Question

What is the solution to this open sentance? 4x-4=2x+2

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=3$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given mathematical statement is

$4x-4=2x+2$

Group like terms to get

$4x-2x=4+2$

Simplify

$2x=6$

Divide both sides by 2

$x=3$

Answer 2

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

4x-4=2x+2

Subtract 2x from each side

4x-2x -4 = 2x+2-2x

2x -4 =2

Add 4 to each side

2x -4+4 = 2+4

2x =6

Divide each  side by 2

2x/2 = 6/2

x =3