What is the first step to solving this

equation?

4 (2x-3) = 4

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4 (2x-3) = 4

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4 (2x-3) = 4

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

8x+-12=4

8x-12=4

Step 2: Add 12 to both sides.

8x-12+12=4+12

8x=16

Step 3: Divide both sides by 8.

8x / 8 = 16 / 8

x=2

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

4 (2x-3) = 4

⇔

4 * (2x-3) = 4 * 1

⇔

(2x-3) = 1 (divide both sides by 4)

⇔

2x = 1 + 3 (Move 3 to the right hand side)

⇔

2x = 4

⇔

x = 4/2

⇔

x = 2