Question

olve the equation justifying with the correct reasoning: 2(x+8)=2x +8
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2(x+8)=2x +8
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Answer 1

Step 1:

To solve the equation, distribute the 2 on the left side of the equation through the parentheses.

Step 2:

Simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms.

For this equation, there is/are no extraneous solution(s).

Properties and Reasons:

Distributive Property: The 2 distributes to both terms inside the parentheses.

Combining Like Terms: 2x + 16 = 2x + 8.