Question

Please help me!

Solve for x : show your steps!

2(x +8) = 4(x+2)

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

First, use the distributive property: 2x+16=4x+8

Second, move +8 to the other side(and turn it negative): 2x+8= 4x

Do the same for +2x: 8=2x

divide both sides by 2: 4=x