Question

What is the answer to 20(x + 1) = 200

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

20x + 20 = 200

-20 -20

20x. = 180

x = 9

Answer 2

`x=9`

Explanation:

Assuming you'd like to solve for
`x`, start with:

`20(x+1)=200`

Distribute the
`20` into the
`(x+1)`:

`20x+20=200`

Subtract
`20` from both sides of the equation:

`20x=180`

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of
`x`, which is
`20`:

`x=9`