Question

For which value of x is the equation 2(1 + x) = x + 3 true?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 1

A) 1

Explanation:

To solve, just plug in the numbers to the equation for x until both sides are equal to each other.

Plug in 1:

2(1 + x) = x + 3

Let x = 1:

2(1 + 1) = 1 + 3

Solve. Remember to follow PEMDAS. First, add parenthesis, then multiply. On the other side, add:

2(1 + 1) = 1 + 3

2(2) = 4

4 = 4 (True)

A) 1 is your answer.

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