Question

Anyone know how to do this? Given the function f(x) = 2(x + 8), find x if f(x) = 12.

2
40
−2
14

Answer 1

replace f(x) with 12 and solve for x

Answer 2

Have you considered substituting and solving.

12 = 2(x+8)

Go!

Answer 3

@freckles ty again lolol

Answer 4

x=-2 @tkhunny

Answer 5

Is that correct?

Answer 6

you can check it @redskychicken by asking yourself is the following true:
12=2(-2+8)

Answer 7

12=2(-2+8)
12=2(6)
12=12

Answer 8

12=12 is a totally true equation

Answer 9

so you did super awesome @redskychicken