Question

Solve the equation for x

2x+2(3x-8=32)​

Answer 1

`2x+2(3x-8)=32\\2x+6x-16=32\\8x=48\\x=6`distribute and collect like-terms

to make sure of the answer:

`2x+2(3x-8)=32\\2(6)+2(3(6)-8)=32\\12+2(18-8)=32\\12+36-16=32\\12+20=32\\32=32`