Solve the equation using the steps:

Question

2(x + 8)= 2x + 8

Step 1: __________ to get _________

Step 2: _________ to get _________

There is ________ solution(s).

Word bank

Distribute

Combine Like Terms

2x+16=2x+8

2x+8 =2x+8

Subtract x on both sides

Add x to both sides.

x+16=8

x = 2

x = -8

16 = 8

x + 8 = 8

One

No

Infinite

2x + 8 = x

Subtract 2x on both sides

8 = -x or x = -8

Add 2x to both sides.

Answer 1

Add 2x to both sides, Combine Like Terms, 8 = -x or x = -8, One

Answer 2

How many times does this same very simple equation get posted??

2(x + 8)= 2x + 8
2x + 16 = 2x + 8
16 = 8 ???? , false statement, so

there is not solution.

Of course the bot got it wrong again.