Question

2(x + 2) + 8 = 6

Solve this equation and show all work.

Answer 1

First, you want to use the distributive property on 2(x+2). Multiply x by 2, and +2 by 2.
Then, add 8, and let me know what you have.

Answer 2

2x+4+8=6

Answer 3

That's right! Now you can combine the 4 and 8 to make it 2x + 12 = 6.
The next step is to get the 2x part by itself, on one side of the equal sign. To do this, we can subtract 12 from both sides. Do 2x + 12 - 12 = 6 - 12

Answer 4

2x=6 so x= 3

Answer 5

Right! :)

Answer 6

oh wait!! 6 - 12 is -6, so it will actually be -2

Answer 7

-3?

Answer 8

-3 yes. Sorry about that confusion lol

Answer 9

its okay thanks for the help

Answer 10

No problem!