Question

2(x+4)=150+ (-2) can u solve

Answer 1

Given equation:

`2(x+4)\text{ = 150 + (-2) }`

Open the bracket:

`\begin{gathered} 2x\text{ + 8 = 150 - 2} \\ 2x\text{ + 8 = 148} \end{gathered}`

Collect like terms:

`\begin{gathered} 2x\text{ = 148 - 8} \\ 2x\text{ = 140} \end{gathered}`

Divide both sides by 2:

`\begin{gathered} (2x)/(2)\text{ = }(140)/(2) \\ x\text{ = 70} \end{gathered}`

Answer:

x = 70