Question

Solve the equation.2(x+3)=12.

Answer 1

The answer is:

x = 3

Work/explanation:

Use the distributive property:

`\sf{2(x+3)=12}`

`\sf{2x+6=12}`

Subtract 6 on each side

`\sf{2x=6}`

Finally, divide each side by 2

`\sf{x=3}`

Answer 2

2(x+3)= 12

2x+6 = 12

2x = 12-6

2x = 6

x = 6/2

x = 3.

So the answer is 3.