Question

Solve for x.
4(x + 10) = 52

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

4(x + 10) = 52

distributive property

4x + 40 = 52

4x = 12

x = 3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

4(x+10)=52

simplify by distributing 4

4x+40=52

subtract 40 from both sides

4x=12

divide 4 from both sides

x=3