Question

Solve for x. 2 ( x + 1 ) = 12

Answer 1

Use the distributive property and you get 5.

2(x+1) = 12

2x + 2 = 12

Subtract 2 from both sides

2x = 10

Solve x.

x = 5

Answer 2

2 ( x + 1 ) = 12

Use distributive property:

2x + 2 = 12

Subtract 2 from both sides:

2x = 10

Divide both sides by 2:

X = 5