Question

For which value of x is the equation 3(x + 2) + x = 2x + 16 true? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

Answer 1

Answer: D. 5

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option D.
`x=5`

Explanation:

we have

`3(x+2)+x=2x+16`

Solve for x

`3x+6+x=2x+16`

`4x+6=2x+16`

`4x-2x=16-6`

`2x=10`

`x=5`