Question

Question
Solve the following equation: 2(x+2)=42
. What is the missing value

Answer 1

Solve the following equation: 3(x−2)=81
. What is the missing value?

Answer 2

To solve the equation \( 2(x + 2) = 42 \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the 2 on the left side:
\[
2x + 4 = 42
\]

2. Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
2x = 42 - 4
\]
\[
2x = 38
\]

3. Divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{38}{2}
\]
\[
x = 19
\]

Thus, the missing value is \( \boxed{19} \).

Answer 3

To solve the equation \( 3(x - 2) = 81 \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the 3 on the left side:
\[
3x - 6 = 81
\]

2. Add 6 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
3x = 81 + 6
\]
\[
3x = 87
\]

3. Divide both sides by 3 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{87}{3}
\]
\[
x = 29
\]

Thus, the missing value is \( \boxed{29} \).