Question

2(x + 14) = 40

Answer 1

Given:

The equation is

$2(x+14)=40$

To find:

The solution of the given equation.

Solution:

We have,

$2(x+14)=40$

Using distributive property, we get

$2(x)+2(14)=40$

$2x+28=40$

Subtracting 28 from both sides.

$2x=40-28$

$2x=12$

On dividing both sides by 2, we get

$x=6$

Therefore, the solution of the given equation is x = 6.