Question

Solve for x
2(x+1)=8
Provide step by step instructions

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2 * (x + 1) = 8   | :2

x + 1 = 4   | -1

x = 3

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

2 ( x + 1 ) = 8

⇒ Expand brackets

2 x + 2 = 8

⇒ Minus 2 from both sides

2 x = 6

⇒ Divide by 2 from both sides to isolate x

x = 3