Question

8(x + 2) = 48
How do I solve this?

Answer 1

Solution 1:
x+2=6
x=4
Solution 2:
8x+16=48
8x=32
x=4

Answer 2

you distribute the 8 to the x and the 2 which leaves you with 8x + 16 = 48 then u subtract the 16 on both sides, subtract 16 - 16 (cancel out) then 48-16 which gives you 32, from there you should have 8x=32 then you divide 8x by 8 and 32 by 8 which leave the x by itself and you 32/8 is 4 so the final answer is x = 4 !!