Question

Solve for x2(X + 1) +4 = 12

Answer 1

2(X + 1) +4 = 12

Apply distributive property:

2(x)+2(1)+4 =12

2x +2 +4 =12

Combine like terms:

2x +6 =12

Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation:

2x+6-6 =12-6

2x = 6

Divide both sides by 2:

2x/2 = 6/2

x= 3