2x+4=2(

It looks like your equation is incomplete. However, I can help you solve the equation up to the point you've provided.

Starting with:

\[ 2x + 4 = 2( \_ ) \]

We need to know what to put in the parenthesis to proceed. If you meant to write:

\[ 2x + 4 = 2(1) \]

You can solve it by following these steps:

1. Simplify the right side:

   \[ 2x + 4 = 2 \]

2. Subtract 4 from both sides:

   \[ 2x = 2 - 4 \]

   \[ 2x = -2 \]

3. Divide both sides by 2:

   \[ x = -1 \]

If you have a different equation in mind or if you can provide the missing part, please let me know!