Question

2(2x+2)=16
Distributive property

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

To solve for x, we need to distribute the 2 into the values in the paranthesis by multiplying both values within the paranthesis by the value outside the paranthesis. Doing so, we get 4x + 4 = 16

4x = 12

x =3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

you distribute then solve