Solve 4 (x + 1) + 8 = 24.

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Distributive property 4x + 4 + 8 = 24 Combine like terms 4x + 12 = 24 Subtract 12 from both sides 4x = 12 Divide both sides by 4 x = 3 You can check your work by substituting 3 in for x in the original equation and check to see if it works.; ) steps=D ...

4x+4+8=24

4x+12=24

-12. - 12

4x = 12

divide by 4

x=3