How do you solve -2x + 2( 2x + 2) = 16?

1 Answer
Apr 1, 2018

x =6

Explanation:

So, first using the distributive property, you distribute the 2 to (2x+4). You get 4x+4. Next, you add the -2x and the 4x to get 2x. After you subtract the 4 from the 16 (You have to subtract, not add 4 because you are moving it across the equal sign. This means you have to use the opposite operation to cancel the 4. Thus, you subtract 4 to both ends). Your final equation should be 2x=12. Lastly, you divide 2 to both sides, getting x=6.