Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 4(3 - 2x) + 2x = 2x - 8 ← distribute and simplify left side
- 12 + 8x + 2x = 2x - 8
10x - 12 = 2x - 8 ( subtract 2x from both sides )
8x - 12 = - 8 ( add 12 to both sides )
8x = 4 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = [tex]\frac{4}{8}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]