Mysterious Number Equation

Very Hard Algebra Simple Equations

Alice is working on a math problem that involves a mysterious number, which we will call x. She discovers the following relationship:

$$3x + 4 = 5(x - 2)$$

After simplifying the equation, she needs to find the value of x. What is the value of x?

$$x = 3$$

$$x = 4$$

$$x = 5$$

$$x = 8$$

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