Question

Solve for x given 16 = 2x + 2( 4+ x)

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

16=2x+2(4+x). First distribute the 2 into the parenthesis (4+x):

16=2x+8+2x. Now combine the like terms:

16=4x+8. Now to get 4x by itself, subtract 8 to the left:

8=4x. Solve for x by dividing by 4:

2=x