Question

Solve: 2(x + 1) = −4

Answer 1

can you expand the left hand side?

Answer 2

you would use the property of distribution

2x+2=-4

Answer 3

then, here is the rest of the process

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

Answer 4

darn @FilthyMcNasty u beat me :S

Answer 5

but back to the original point: x=-3

do you understand @Sav_1012 ?