How do you solve 14(x+2)=56?

1 Answer
Aug 26, 2016

113

Explanation:

There are many methods that can be used. Today, however, I will be showing 1 method only.

The problem: 14(x+2)=56

  • Step 1:

    14×(x+2)=56

  • Step 2:

    x+24=56

  • Step 3:

    Here you will cross multiply. So it becomes:

    6(x+2)=20

  • Step 4:

    6x+12=20

  • Step 5:

    6x=8

  • Step 6:

    x=86
    0r x=113