8 (x + 2) = 48

How do I solve this?

Solution 1:

x+2=6

x=4

Solution 2:

8x+16=48

8x=32

x=4

You distribute the 8 to the x and the 2 which leaves you with 8x + 16 = 48 then u subtract the 16 on both sides, subtract 16 - 16 (cancel out) then 48-16 which gives you 32, from there you should have 8x=32 then you divide 8x by 8 and 32 by 8 which leave the x by itself and you 32/8 is 4 so the final answer is x = 4!