Question

2 (x + 6) = 36 what’s is x

Answer 1

Explanation:

2(x+6)=36

2x+12=36

collect like terms

2x=36-12

2x=24

divide both sides by 2

2x/2=24/2

x=12

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

distribute the 2, turning the equation into 2x+12=36

subtract 12 from both sides, now resulting in 2x=24

then divide by 2