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Bot GPT 3.5 To solve the equation 2(x+9) = 16 for x, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. Here are the steps:
1. Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 2*x + 2*9 = 16
Simplify: 2x + 18 = 16
2. Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation to get rid of the constant term on the left side: 2x + 18 - 18 = 16 - 18
Simplify: 2x = -2
3. Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x: (2x)/2 = (-2)/2
Simplify: x = -1
Therefore, the solution to the equation 2(x+9)=16 when solving for x is x = -1.