Question

2(x+4) +2=5x+1 is the question i got and im confused can anyone help ​

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

distributive property

2(x+4)+2=5x+1

2x+8+2=5x+1

2x+10=5x+1

than subtract 2x from 2x and 5x-2x=3x

10=3x+1

1-1

10-1

9=3x

x=3