2 (2-4x) = 4 (4x - 2)

Answer 1

Start by distributing the 2 and 4:

4 - 8x = 16x - 8

Next, combine like terms:

-8x - 16x = -8 - 4

-24x = -12

Now, divide by -24:

x = -12 / -24

Simplify:

x = 1/2