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

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Question 94440: Can you please help me solve this: 2 (x + 4) = 8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+%28x+%2B+4%29+=+8 Start with the given equation

2x+%2B+8+=+8 Distribute


2x=8-8Subtract 8 from both sides


2x=0 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%280%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



x=0 Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is x=0



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2+%28x+%2B+4%29+=+8 Start with the given equation

2+%280+%2B+4%29+=+8 Plug in x=0


2+%284%29+=+8 Add


8+=+8 Multiply. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.