The given equation is expressed as
- (2x + 4) = 3x - 5
The first step is to open the bracket on the left habd side of the equation by multiplying each term inside the bracket by - 1 which is outside the bracket. Thus, we have
- 1 * 2x + - 1 * 4 = 3x - 5
- 2x - 4 = 3x - 5
Collecting liketerms, we have
- 2x - 3x = - 5 + 4
- 5x = - 1
Dividing both sides of the equation by - 5, it becomes
- 5x/- 5 = - 1/- 5
x = 1/5