Combine like terms: Simplify the equation by combining like terms on the left side. 2x+2−4 can be simplified to 2x−2 because 2−4 equals −2.So, the simplified equation is 2x−2=4.
Add to isolate x: Add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable x.2x−2+2=4+2This simplifies to 2x=6.
Divide to solve for x: Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x.22x=26This simplifies to x=3.
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