Solve the equation for x. 2(2x - 4) = 3(x + 4)

Distribute on both sides: 2(2x − 4) = 4x − 8 and 3(x + 4) = 3x + 12. Subtract 3x from both sides and add 8 to both sides to get x = 20. The correct choice is 20.

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