Question

Solve 8(x+2)=36.......

Answer 1

Use the distributive property and multiply 8 with x an 8 with 2 which will give you 8x + 16 = 36

subtract 16 on both sides which gives you 8x = 20
divide 8 on both sides which gives you x = 2 4/20 or 2 1/5

X=2 1/5

Answer 2

We have to use the Distributive Property in this equation.
By the Distributive Property,

`8(x+2)=36`
becomes

`8x+16=36.`
Now we need to isolate x. Remember PEMDAS?

`8x=20`

`x=20/8`
Simplify the right side.

`x=10/4`

`x=5/2`