Question

Does anyone know how to solve 4(x+3)-4=16 algebraically all steps shown?

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

4x+12-16=16(distribute)

4x-4=16(combine like terms)

4x(-4+4=0, 16+4=20) (do inverse operation)

4x=20(divide by the coefficient of the variable)

x=5

Answer=5

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4(x+3)−4=16

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4(x+3)−4=16

(4)(x)+(4)(3)+−4=16(Distribute)

4x+12+−4=16

(4x)+(12+−4)=16(Combine Like Terms)

4x+8=16

4x+8=16

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

4x+8−8=16−8

4x=8

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4.

4x /4 = 8/4

x=2