Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
4x + 2 = 2(x + 6)
4x + 2 = 2x + 12 (after you distribute the 2)
add and subtract like terms
4x - 2x = 12 - 2
2x = 10
x = 5
you can double check by substituting the x with 5 in the equation
4 (5) + 2 = 2(5 + 6)
20 + 2 = 2(11)
22 = 22
