Question

Find the value of x in 2(x-4)=16​

Answer 1

I think the answer would be x=12

2(x-4)=16
So the number in the parenthesis would need to end up equaling 8. This is because 2(8) = 16. So, using that, you would add 4 (the given number) and 8 (the number you need) to get 12. Then you check the equation.

2(12-4)=16

12-4=8

2(8) = 16

I hope this helps and I correct...

Answer 2

Explanation:

2(x - 4) = 16

x - 4 = 16 / 2

x - 4 = 8

x = 8 + 4

x = 12