2(x-4)=2

Solve the equation 2(x - 4) = 2.

• Distribute: 2x - 8 = 2
• Add 8 to both sides: 2x = 10
• Divide by 2: x = 5

Check: 2(5 - 4) = 2(1) = 2, so x = 5 is correct.