SOLUTION: 2(x+4)=16 what's the x equal

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Question 864615: 2(x+4)=16 what's the x equal
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x%2B4%29=16 Start with the given equation.


2x%2B8=16 Distribute.


2x=16-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


2x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4