Question

2(x)+2(2)=2(x/2)-2(x)
Solve this please and show the steps!!!!!!

Answer 1

Answer: $x=-\frac{4}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2(x)+2(2)=2(\frac{x}{2})-2(x)$

Remove all those parentheses by multiplying. Note: 2 and 2 cancel out.

$2x+4=x-2x$

Subtract 2x

$4=x-2x-2x$

Combine like terms;

$4=-3x$

Divide by -3

$\frac{4}{-3}=x$

Rewriting it;

$x=-\frac{4}{3}$

Answer 2

Answer:-4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x)+2(2)=2(x/2)-2(x)

Remove brackets by multiplying through

2x + 4=x - 2x

Collect like terms

2x+2x-x=-4

3x=-4

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3=-4/3

x=-4/3