Question

Solve 2(x + 1) + 4 = 8.

Answer 1

x = 1

Answer 2

\[2(x+1)+4=8\]Distribute the 2\[2x+2+4=8\]Add like terms \[2x+6=8\]Subtract 6 from both sides\[2x=2\]Divide by 2 on both sidess
\[x=1\]
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