Answer:
x =5
Step-by-step explanation:
6 + 8 ( x - 1) = 2 (3x + 4)
Distribute
6+8x-8 = 6x+8
Combine like terms
8x -2 = 6x +8
Subtract 6x from each side
8x-6x -2 = 6x -6x+8
2x -2 =8
Add 2 to each side
2x-2 +2 = 8+2
2x = 10
2x/2 = 10/2
