Solve the following equation: 2(x+2)=42

Question

. What is the missing value?

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 2(x + 2) = 42 \), follow these steps:

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 2:

\[ x + 2 = \frac{42}{2} \]

\[ x + 2 = 21 \]

2. Subtract 2 from both sides:

\[ x = 21 - 2 \]

\[ x = 19 \]

So the missing value is \( x = 19 \).