Solve each equation for x

4 (x + 4) + 2x = 52

x=6

Step-by-step explanation:

4 (x + 4) + 2x = 52

We solve the bracket first by multiplying x+4 by 4

4x+16+2x=52

Collect like terms

4x+2x+16=52

6x+16=52

6x=52-16

6x=36

Divide both sides by 6

6x/6=36/6

x=36/6

x=6

To check for accuracy. We subsitute x for 6 in the equation and both sides of the equation must be equal

4 (x + 4) + 2x = 52

4 (6+4) + 2 (6) = 62

4 (10) + 2 (6) = 52

40+12=52

52=52