Ahmed wrote the two expressions below. Three-fourths (8 x + 4), 6 x + 1

Which procedure can Ahmed follow to determine if the two expressions are equivalent?
Substitute 2 into each expression, and evaluate them.
Add the two expressions.
Substitute 1 into the first expression, substitute 2 into the second expression, and evaluate them.
Put an equal sign between the two expressions, and solve for x.