Find the value of x needed to make the equation below true.

Answer:
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]1.5(2x-4)=2(4x+2)[/tex]
distribute
[tex]3x-6=8x+4[/tex]
isolate variable (subtract 3x from both sides and 4 from both sides)
[tex]5x=-10[/tex]
divide both sides by 5 to get x
x = -10/5 = -2