Question

Solve the equation for x. 2+34=4(x+5)

Answer 1

2+34=4(x+5)

distribute

2+34 = 4x+20

combine like terms

36 = 4x+20

subtract 20 from each side

16 = 4x

divide by 4

4 = x

Answer: x=4

Answer 2

Your equation states 2+34 = 4(x+5)

Let us solve the second part of the equation so it'll be even.

4(x+5)

When parentheses touch a number like that it means you need to multiply the number that the parentheses are touching, by the number(s) inside.

4 × x = 4x

4 × 5 = 20

Now let us restate the equation.

2 + 34 = 4x + 20

Now let us add the first part of the equation

2 + 34 would equal 36

36 = 4x + 20

Lets subtract 20 from each side

36 = 4x + 20

-20       -20

36 - 20 = 16

20 - 20 = 0

Now let us restate the equation

16 = 4x

Divide 4 from both sides

16 = 4x

16 ÷ 4 = 4

4x ÷ 4 = x

You're answer would be,

x = 4

Hope this helped! :D