Question

Solve this question 4(x+1)+8=24

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

4 (x + 1) + 8 = 24

you wan to simplify

4x + 4 + 8 = 24

4x + 12 = 24

now you want to get the variable and the number on different sides

4x + 12 - 12 = 4x

24 + 12 = 36

4x = 36

now you wan to divide each side by 4

4x / 4 = x

36 / 4 = 12

x = 12

Answer 2

The answer is 3.

Explanation:

First, subtract 8 from each side of the equation to isolate the term with parenthesis while keeping the equation balanced

Next, divide each side of the equation by 4 to eliminate the parenthesis while keeping the equation balanced

Now, subtract 1 from each side of the equation to solve for x while keeping the equation balanced.