2(x +1) = 16
Use the distributive property ( multiply 2 by each term inside the parenthesis).
2x + 2 = 16
Subtract 2 from both sides:
2x = 14
Divide both sides by 2:
x = 7
Answer:
7
Step-by-step explanation:
2x+2=16
2x=16-2
x=16-2/2
x=14/2=7
