Question

Solve the equation
2(8x+1)+1-=99

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

2(8x+1)+1=99

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2(8x+1)+1=99

(2)(8x)+(2)(1)+1=99(Distribute)

16x+2+1=99

(16x)+(2+1)=99(Combine Like Terms)

16x+3=99

16x+3=99

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.

16x+3−3=99−3

16x=96

Step 3: Divide both sides by 16.

16x

16

=

96

16

x=6

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

2(8x + 1) + 1 = 99 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

2(8x + 1) = 98 ( divide both sides by 2 )

8x + 1 = 49 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

8x = 48 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 6