Question

- 2 ( x + 3 ) = 4 ( x - 1 )

Answer 1

- 2x - 6 = 4x - 4
       -2  = 6x
        
        x= -$\frac{1}{3}$

Answer 2

- 2 ( x + 3 ) = 4 ( x - 1 )
-2x - 6 = 4x - 4
-6+4 = 4x + 2x
-2 = 6x

-2/6 = x

-1/3 = x