Question

solve the following equation.
6x + 8 = 2(x + 8)

x = \square (simplify your answer.)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the right-hand side

$6x + 8 = 2x + 16$

Step2: Subtract $2x$ from both sides

$6x - 2x + 8 = 16$
$4x + 8 = 16$

Step3: Subtract 8 from both sides

$4x = 16 - 8$
$4x = 8$

Step4: Divide by 4 on both sides

$x = \frac{8}{4}$
$x=2$

Answer:

$x=2$