Question

4(x+2)-2(x-1)=8 solve and verify

Answer 1

4(x+2)-2(x-1)=8
4x+8-2x+2=8
2x+10=8
2x=8-10
2x=-2
x=-1


Verify

4(-1+2)-2(-1-1)=8
4(1)-2(-2)=8
4+4=8