Question

−2(x + 3) = −2(x + 1) − 4

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Not really.
−2(x + 3) = −2(x + 1) − 4
−2(x) + (−2)(3) = −2(x) + (−2)(1) - 4
So, the next step is....?

Answer 3

so what does x=?

Answer 4

Can you solve the equation?

Answer 5

Of course, simplify that mess first..