Question

2(x – 4) = 16
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Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

2(x-4)=16 Distribute:

2x-8=16 Isolate the variable:

+8 +8

2x=24 Divide:

x = 12

Check: 2(12-4)=16

24-8=16

16=16

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Answer 2

x = 12

Explanation:

2 * 12 = 24

24 - 8 = 16

x = 12