How do you solve #2x = ( x + 4\cdot 2) \div 2#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-03T09:33:40

#x=8/3#

Hey!

Let's start by simplifying the brackets

#2x=(x+8)/2#

Then we'll multiply both sides by 2

#4x=x+8#

Then we collect like terms

#3x=8#

And finally, divide both sides by 3

#x=8/3#

Good luck!