Question

2(4x - 12) + 1 = 9
Please help me

Answer 1

first, distribute the parenthesis:

2 (4x - 12) = 8x - 24

combine like terms:

8x - 23 = 9

isolate the variable:

(add 23 to both sides)

8x = 32

(divide by 8 on both sides)

x=4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

Step 1 : Distribute = 8x - 24 +1 = 9

Step 2: Move non X terms to the right = 8x = 32

Step 3: Get x by itself = x = 4