Question

2x + 4(x+3)= 42 I just want to give people some points also I need this answer

Answer 1

reduces to 6x=30
the answer is x= 5

Answer 2

5=x
2x + 4 (x+3) =42
2x + 4x + 12 = 42
6x+ 12 =42
6x = 30
x=5