Emily is solving the equation 2 (x+9) = 4 (x+7) + 2

x=-6

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (x+9) = 4 (x+7) + 2

Distribute

2x+18 = 4x+28+2

Combine like terms

2x+18 = 4x+30

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-2x+18 = 4x-2x+30

18 = 2x+30

Subtract 30 from each side

18-30 = 2x+30-30

-12 = 2x

Divide each side by 2

-12/2 = 2x/2

-6 = x