Set 13: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

Solve: $4(x - 2) = 2x + 4$

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Distribute: $4x - 8 = 2 x + 4$ 2. Subtract 2 x: $2x - 8 = 4$ 3. Add 8: $2x = 12$ 4. Divide by 2: $x = 6$ 5. Verify: $4(4) = 16$ and $12+ 4 = 16$ ✓ Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 6

Why others are wrong:

A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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