Question

2(2x + 1) = 2.6

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2(2x+1)}{2} = \frac{2.6}{2}$
$2x + 1 = 1.3$

Step2: Subtract 1 from both sides

$2x + 1 - 1 = 1.3 - 1$
$2x = 0.3$

Step3: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{0.3}{2}$
$x = 0.15$

Answer:

$x = 0.15$