Question

Solve the equation using the steps: 2(x+8)=2x+8
2
(
𝑥
+
8
)
=
2
𝑥
+
8
(5 points)
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Properties

Answer 1

Step 1: Use the Distributive Property to get 2x + 16 = 2x + 8.

Step 2: Use the Subtraction Property of Equality (subtract 2x from both sides) to get 16 = 8.

Step 3: There are no solutions (contradiction 16 = 8), so the solution set is empty (no solution).