Question

Solve for x.


A. 23
B. 13
C. -7
D. 3

Answer 1

D. 3

Explanation:

2 (x + 10) = x + 23

2x + 20 = x +23

-x -x

x + 20 = 23

-20 -20

x = 3

Answer 2

Hey there!

• 
  `\bold{2(x+10)=x+23}`
• Firstly, you have to distribute
• 
  `\bold{2(x+10)}`
• 
  `\bold{2(x)=2x}`
• 
  `\bold{2(10)=20}`
• 
  `\bold{2x+20=x+23}`
• Now, let's do the opposite of
  `\bold{addition}` which is
  `\bold{subtraction}`, so we have to SUBTRACT by
  `\bold{20}` on each of your sides
• 
  `\bold{2x+20-20=x+23-20}`
• 
  `\bold{Cancel:20-20}`
• 
  `\bold{Keep:2x=x+3}`
• 
  `\bold{Simplify}` it
  `\uparrow`
• SUBTRACT by the
  `\bold{x}` value on each of your sides
• 
  `\bold{2x-x=x+3-x}`
• 
  `\bold{Simplify}` that as well
  `\uparrow`
• 
  `\boxed{\boxed{\bold{Answer:x=3}}}\checkmark`

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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