Question

Solve for x

1. 4(2x + 3) = 68
2. 8x + 12 = 68

Answer 1

1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.)
so 8x+12=68
Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side.
You get 8x=56
Now divide both sides by 8.
x=7

Answer 2

1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.)
so 8x+12=68
Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side.
You get 8x=56
Now divide both sides by 8.
x=7