Question

2x(x) + 28 = (2x + 2)(x + 2)​

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

2x(x) + 28 = (2x + 2)(x + 2) ← expand factors using FOIL

2x² + 28 = 2x² + 6x + 4 ( subtract 2x² from both sides )

28 = 6x + 4 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

24 = 6x ( divide both sides by 6 )

4 = x