Question

Solve 8(x+2)=36.......

Answer 1

We have to use the Distributive Property in this equation.
By the Distributive Property,
$8(x+2)=36$
becomes
$8x+16=36.$
Now we need to isolate x. Remember PEMDAS?
$8x=20$
$x=20/8$
Simplify the right side.
$x=10/4$
$x=5/2$

Answer 2

Use the distributive property and multiply 8 with x an 8 with 2 which will give you 8x + 16 = 36

subtract 16 on both sides which gives you 8x = 20
divide 8 on both sides which gives you x = 2 4/20 or 2 1/5

X=2 1/5