Question

2x +8=2(x + 4) what is the answer?​

Answer 1

Answer: There are endless solutions.

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 8 = 2x + 8

2x - 2x = 8 - 8

0x = 0

x could be any number.

Answer 2

2x +8=2(x + 4)

mutiply the bracket by 2

(2)(x)= 2x

(2)(4)= 8

2x+8= 2x+8

move 2x to the left side

sign changes from +2x to -2x

2x-2x+8= 2x-2x+8

0+8= 0+8

8= 8

Answer:

All real numbers