Question

solve 2x+2(x+3)=2(x+7) but i need to know the steps it helps me out...plz

Answer 1

first distribute

2x+(2x+6)=2x+14

then simplify

4x +6= 2x+14

simplify more

2x+6=14
more
2x=14-6=8
x=4

Answer 2

x=4

Answer 3

2x+2x+6=2x+14 Distributive property
4x+6=2x+14 Addition of like terms on the same side of =
-2x -2x Subtraction prop of equality
2x+6=14
-6 -6 ditto
2x=8
2x/2=8/2 Division prop of equality
x=4