Question

Solve: 2(x + 1) = −4

Answer 1

2x + 2 = -4
2x = -4-2= -6
x = -3

Answer 2

1) Factor 2(x+1) into 2x+2 (That is ,carry and multiply the 2 to both terms).

2x+2=-4
Now, substract the 2 from the left side and you get:
2x=-6
Divide the -6 by 2 to solve for x.
x=-3!!