To solve the equation 2(x+8) = 2x + 8, we can apply the distributive property on the left-hand side:
2 * x + 2 * 8 = 2x + 8
This simplifies to:
2x + 16 = 2x + 8
Now, let's isolate the variable term on one side of the equation. Subtract 2x from both sides:
2x + 16 - 2x = 2x - 2x + 8
This simplifies to:
16 = 8
However, this equation is not true since 16 does not equal 8. Therefore, there is no solution to this equation.
Solve the equation using the property and the steps: 2(x+8)=2x+8
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