Answer:
x=2
Explanation:
16=2x+2(4+x). First distribute the 2 into the parenthesis (4+x):
16=2x+8+2x. Now combine the like terms:
16=4x+8. Now to get 4x by itself, subtract 8 to the left:
8=4x. Solve for x by dividing by 4:
2=x
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