Question

4(x + 2) = 10 + x

Answer 1

Use the distributive property on 4(x+2)

Answer 2

First distribute the 4 to the x and the 2 in the parenthesis

Answer 3

That gives you 4x+8=10+x
Now combine like terms

Answer 4

Next your new equation is 4x+8=x+10 that's all im giving you

Answer 5

5x+8=10
Now subtract 8 from both sides

Answer 6

5x=2
Divide both sides by 5

Answer 7

The answer is .4