TEAS ATI Mathematics 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

To find the solution for \( x \) in the equation \( 4 = 2(x + 6) \), start by simplifying the equation.

First, distribute the \( 2 \) on the right side:

\[ 4 = 2x + 12 \]

Next, isolate the term containing \( x \) by subtracting \( 12 \) from both sides:

\[ 4 - 12 = 2x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -8 = 2x \]

Now, to solve for \( x \), divide both sides by \( 2 \):

\[ x = \frac{-8}{2} \]

This further simplifies to:

\[ x = -4 \]

Thus, the solution for \( x \) is \( -4 \).

This value indicates that if you substitute \( -4 \) back into the original equation \( 4 = 2(x + 6) \), both sides will equal, verifying the solution. The correct answer is \( x = -4 \).