2 (x+4) = 12-4x
I can't seem to solve it. Whenever I try to solve it I get stuck and get 2=x as my answer but when I plug it in the equation it doesn't equal both sides. Help would be appreciated thanks c:

Question

2 (x+4) = 12-4x
I can't seem to solve it. Whenever I try to solve it I get stuck and get 2=x as my answer but when I plug it in the equation it doesn't equal both sides. Help would be appreciated thanks c:

anonymous · Answer

2 (x+4) = 12-4x
2x + 8 = 12 -4x
+4x              +4x
6x + 8 = 12
-8               -8
6x = 4
/6   /6 
x = 4/6=2/3

anonymous · Answer

2x+8=12-4x
2x+4x=12-8
6x=4
x=4/6

mathstudent55 · Answer

Distribute on left side:
2x + 8 = 12 - 4x
Add 4x to both sides; Subtract 8 from both sides:
6x = 4
Continue...

anonymous · Answer

OH. I see what I did now to get that answer. Thank you all c: