Question

2x + 28 = 40 and and 2(x + 14) = 40 have different solution steps. Do they have the same solution? Use the distributive property to show why this answer makes sense.

Answer 1

Answer:

hope this helps

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x + 14) = 40

2x+28=40

Answer 2

Answer:

yes they are the same

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 28 =40

you subtract 28 from both sides

2x + 28 - 28 = 40 - 28

2x=12

divide 12 by 2 and get 6

2(6)=12

2(x + 14)= 40

So, 2(x) + 2(14)

2x + 28 = 40

So they're both the same, just with 2 different ways to solve the same equation...Hope this helps!!