To solve the equation \( 2(x + 8) = 2x + 8 \), here are the steps:
Step 1: Use the distributive property to get the resulting equation.
We apply the distributive property: \[ 2(x + 8) = 2x + 16 \] Resulting equation: \[ 2x + 16 = 2x + 8 \]
Step 2: Use the subtraction of equality property to get the resulting equation.
Subtract \( 2x \) from both sides: \[ 2x + 16 - 2x = 2x + 8 - 2x \] Resulting equation: \[ 16 = 8 \]
Step 3: There is/are no solution(s).
Since \( 16 = 8 \) is a false statement, the equation does not have any solution.
So your final input would be:
- Step 1: Use the distributive property to get 2x + 16 = 2x + 8.
- Step 2: Use the subtraction of equality property to get 16 = 8.
- Step 3: There is/are no solution(s).