Answer:
x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
(2x + 3)² - (2x + 1)(2x - 1) = 22 ← expand factors using FOIL
4x² + 12x + 9 - (4x² - 1) = 22
4x² + 12x + 9 - 4x² + 1 = 22
12x + 10 = 22 ( subtract 10 from both sides )
12x = 12 ( divide both sides by 12 )
x = 1
