What value of x makes the equation 0.75(x + 2) = 2 + 0.5(x – 2) true? (Show step by step please) (if you put absurd answers you're going to get reported)

At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?