Question

1. $-8x - 4(x + 4) = -34 - 6x$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left-hand side

$-8x - 4x - 16 = -34 - 6x$

Step2: Combine like terms on left

$-12x - 16 = -34 - 6x$

Step3: Add $12x$ to both sides

$-16 = -34 + 6x$

Step4: Add 34 to both sides

$18 = 6x$

Step5: Divide by 6

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

Answer:

$x=3$