Question

2(x+5)=20 what does x===???????????????????/

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

2(x + 5) = 20 Divide both sides by 2

x + 5 = 10

x = 10 - 5

x = 5

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

2(x+5) =20 Distribute the 2

2(x) + 2(5) = 20

2x + 10 = 20 Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation

2x = 10 Divide both sides by 2

x = 5