Answer:
x=2
Explanation:
Simplifying
2(4x + 1) = 18
Reorder the terms:
2(1 + 4x) = 18
(1 * 2 + 4x * 2) = 18
(2 + 8x) = 18
Solving
2 + 8x = 18
Solving for variable 'x'.
Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.
Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + 8x = 18 + -2
Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + 8x = 18 + -2
8x = 18 + -2
Combine like terms: 18 + -2 = 16
8x = 16
Divide each side by '8'.
x = 2
Simplifying
x = 2