Question: What is the value of x in the equation 4(x - 1) = 2x + 6?
Options:
Correct Answer: x = 3
Solution:
Distribute: 4x - 4 = 2x + 6. Subtract 2x from both sides: 2x - 4 = 6. Add 4: 2x = 10. Divide by 2: x = 5.