Question

1. $2(4x - 3) - 8 = 4 + 2x$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left side

$2(4x-3)-8 = 8x - 6 - 8$

Step2: Simplify both sides

$8x - 14 = 4 + 2x$

Step3: Isolate x terms to left

$8x - 2x = 4 + 14$

Step4: Calculate both sides

$6x = 18$

Step5: Solve for x

$x = \frac{18}{6}$

Answer:

$x=3$