Question 94440
{{{2 (x + 4) = 8}}} Start with the given equation


{{{2x + 8 = 8}}} Distribute



{{{2x=8-8}}}Subtract 8 from both sides



{{{2x=0}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(0)/(2)}}} 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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Check:



{{{2 (x + 4) = 8}}} Start with the given equation


{{{2 (0 + 4) = 8}}} Plug in x=0



{{{2 (4) = 8}}} Add



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