Question

What value of x makes the following equation true? ( 8th grade math )

Answer 1

C. 4

Explanation:

`2(x + 7) = x + 18`

`2(x+7) = 2x + 2×7`

`=2x+14`

`2x + 14 = x + 18`

`2x + 14-x=18`

`2x - x = 18 - 14`

`x=18-14`

`x = 4`

Answer 2

Answer: 4

Explanation:

2(x+7) = x + 18

2x + 14 = x + 18

x + 14 = 18

x = 4