For which value of x is the equation 2(1 + x) = x + 3 true?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer:
A) 1
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve, just plug in the numbers to the equation for x until both sides are equal to each other.
Plug in 1:
2(1 + x) = x + 3
Let x = 1:
2(1 + 1) = 1 + 3
Solve. Remember to follow PEMDAS. First, add parenthesis, then multiply. On the other side, add:
2(1 + 1) = 1 + 3
2(2) = 4
4 = 4 (True)
A) 1 is your answer.
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