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What is the correct solution to the equation?

8(x + 2) = 24

A.
1

B.
3

C.
5

D.
64

User Bornytm
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well you multiply 8 into the parenthesis, so 8*( x+2) turns into 8x+16
8x+16=24 is the new equation.
subtract both sides by 16 so you're left with 8x = 8
divide both sides by 8.
your answer is x = 1.

Hope this helps! c:
User Nelly
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A.1 you can use math way maybe it will help
User Telewin
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