2(x - 2) = -4x + 44
First, expand. / Your problem should look like: \(2x - 4 = -4x + 44\)
Second, add 4 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: \(2x = -4x + 44 + 4\)
Third, simplify -4x + 44 + 4 to get -4x + 48. / Your problem should look like: \(2x = -4x + 48\)
Fourth, add 4x to both sides. / Your problem should look like: \(2x + 4x = 48\)
Fifth, add 2x + 4x to get 6x. / Your problem should look like: \(6x = 48\)
Sixth, divide both sides by 6. / Your problem should look like: \(x = \frac{48}{6}\)
Seventh, simplify \(\frac{48}{6}\) to 8. / Your problem should look like: \(x = 8\)
Answer: x = 8
