Question

4(x + 2) = 2x + 10


explain each step plz

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

4(x + 2) = 2x + 10

You start by expanding 4(x +2)

i.e. 4x + 8 = 2x + 10

Then, subtract 2x from both sides of the equation

4x + 8 - 2x = 2x + 10 - 2x

4x - 2x + 8 = 2x - 2x + 10

2x + 8 = 10

Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation

i.e. 2x +8 - 8 = 10 - 8

2x = 2

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of x above(which is 2)

`(2x)/(2) = (2)/(2)`

x = 1

Hope this helps :))

Answer 2

`x=1`

Explanation:

`4(x + 2) = 2x + 10`

Distribute 4(x+2).

`4x+8 = 2x + 10`

Subtract 2x and 8 from both sides.

`4x-2x=10-8`

`2x=2`

Divide both sides of the equation by 2.

`(2x)/(2) =(2)/(2)`

`x=1`