8(x+2)=56 HELP PLZZ ANYONE Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.

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8(x+2)=56 HELP PLZZ ANYONE
Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

1. 8 (x + 2) = 56 Distribute the 8

2. 8x + 16 = 56 Subtract 16 from both sides

3. 8x = 40 Divide both sides by 8

4. x = 5

Antijon answered Apr 23, 2021

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