Question

Solve the equation:2(x + 3) = 8

Answer 1

`2\left(x+3\right)=8`

First, we have to apply distributive property:

`2(x)+2(3)=8`
`2x+6=8`

Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation:

`2x+6-6=8-6`
`2x=2`

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 2:

`2x/2=2/2`

`x=1`