What is the answer to 2 (x+1) - 4=4 (x-3)

Exact form:

x = - 9/2

Decimal form:

x=-4.5

Mixed number form:

x=-4 1/2

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

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

Distribute the values within the parentheses.

2x + 2 - 4 = 4x - 12

Simplify.

2x - 2 = 4x - 12

Add 12 to both sides.

2x + 10 = 4x

Subtract 2x from both sides.

10 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2.

10/2 = x

Simplify.

5 = x