The given expression is;
4x + 2(x-4) = -26
Open the brackets;
4x +2x - 8 = -26
Add the variable term x together as;
4x + 2x - 8 = -26
6x - 8 = - 26
6x = -26 + 8
6x = -18
x = -18/6
x = -3
Answer : x = -3
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