Answer:
x=-2
Step-by-step explanation:
2(x - 4) = 4(2x + 1)
Distribute
2x -8 = 8x+4
Subtract 2x from each side
2x-2x-8 = 8x-2x+4
-8 = 6x+4
Subtract 4 from each side
-8-4 = 6x+4-4
-12 = 6x
Divide by 6
-12/6 = 6x/6
-2 =x
