Answer
x = 11
Work Step by Step
2(x - 4) = x + 3
Apply distributive property:
2(x) + 2(-4) = x + 3
2x - 8 = x + 3
Subtract x from both sides:
x - 8 = 3
Add 8 to both sides:
x = 11
Check with substitution:
2(11 - 4) = 11 + 3
2(7) = 14
14 = 14