what is 2(x+8)=2x+8

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The equation 2(x+8) = 2x+8 is a linear equation. To solve it, you can distribute the 2 on the left side:

2(x+8) = 2x + 8
2x + 16 = 2x + 8

Next, subtract 2x from both sides to isolate the constants on one side:

2x + 16 - 2x = 2x + 8 - 2x
16 = 8

However, you will find that this equation is inconsistent and has no solutions.