SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this: 2 (x + 4) = 8

Question 94440: Can you please help me solve this: 2 (x + 4) = 8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Distribute

Subtract 8 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is

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Check:

Start with the given equation

Plug in x=0

Add

Multiply. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.
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