Solve for x: 2(x - 3) = 4x + 2
- A. -4 ✓
- B. 4
- C. -2
- D. 2
Correct answer
A. -4
Explanation
Expanding gives 2x - 6 = 4x + 2. Subtracting 2x from both sides: -6 = 2x + 2, so -8 = 2x, giving x = -4.
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