Solve for x: 4 (x + 2) = 3 (x - 2)

4x + 8 = 3x - 6

x = 2

x = - 14

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the distributive property to simplify.

4x+2 (4) = 3x-2 (3)

Now, multiply.

4x+8 = 3x-6

Move the variable to one side, you do that by subtracting the smallest variable to both sides.

4x+8 = 3x-6

-3x - 3x

Subtract 8 to both sides.

x+8 = - 6

-8 - 8

x = - 14