Question

Multi step equation 3(4+x)=x+16

Answer 1

Explanation:

3(4+×)=×+16

(3×4)+(3×x)=×+16

12+3×=×+16

3×-×=16-12(grouping of like terms)

2×=4

2×/2=4/2

×=2

Answer 2

we have

3(4+x)=x+16​

solve for x

apply distributive property left side

12+3x=x+16

Group terms

3x-x=16-12

2x=4

x=4/2

x=2