Question

2x−(x+2)=10 What is X?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x-(x+2)=10

2x-x-2=10

x-2=10

x=12

Answer 2

x = 12

Explanation:

2x-(x+2) = 10

Distribute the negative sign to the brackets.

2x-x-2 = 10

Subtract the like terms.

1x - 2 = 10

Add 2 on both sides.

1x = 10 + 2

x = 12