Question

Solve - 2( x+ 4) = 12

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

1. 2(x+4) = 12

2. 2 • x + 4 = 12

3. 12 divided by 2 = 6

4. 4+2=6

5. 2 • (2 + 4) = 12

x = 2

Answer 2

Explanation:

2(x+4) = 12

or, 2x + 8 = 12

or, 2x = 12-8

or, 2x = 4

or, x = 4÷2

hence, x = 2