solve the equa2x + 4 = 8

2x+4=8

-4=-4

2x=4

2. 2

x=2 answer

2x+4=8

-4 - 4

2x = 4

2x/2=4/2

X=2

First step: Subtract 4 on each side. You Subtract it because you do the opposite of adding. You bring the stuff down

Second step: 2x=4 you need to get x by itself so do the opposite of multiplication which is division. You need to get x by itself so Divide 2x by 2 and what you did to that side you do to the other so do 4/2

Answer: x=2