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What is the solution of the equation 2(x + 9) = 16

when solving for x
?(1 point)
Complete the statement: x =

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To solve the equation \( 2(x + 9) = 16 \), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the 2 on the left side: \[ 2x + 18 = 16 \]

  2. Subtract 18 from both sides to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 2x = 16 - 18 \] \[ 2x = -2 \]

  3. Divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = -1 \]

So, the solution is: \[ \text{Complete the statement: } x = -1 \]