1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $2x + 4 + (3x - 2)$. 2. **Recall the rule:** When simplifying expressions, remove parentheses and combine like terms. 3. **Remove parentheses:** Since there is a plus sign before the parentheses, the signs inside remain the same: $$2x + 4 + 3x - 2$$ 4. **Combine like terms:** Group the $x$ terms and the constant terms: $$2x + 3x + 4 - 2$$ 5. **Add coefficients of $x$:** $$\cancel{2x} + \cancel{3x} = 5x$$ 6. **Add constants:** $$4 - 2 = 2$$ 7. **Write the simplified expression:** $$5x + 2$$ **Final answer:** $5x + 2$