Solve the equation using the steps: 2(x+8)=2x+8
Step 1: Use the Response area Property to get Response area resulting equation.
Step 2: Use the Response area Property to get Response area resulting equation.
Step 3: There is/are Response area solution(s).
Step 1:
Distribute the 2 on the left side of the equation:
2(x+8) = 2x + 16
Step 2:
Use the Distributive Property on the right side of the equation:
2x + 16 = 2x + 8
Step 3:
There is no solution because the variable x cancels out on both sides of the equation, leaving the equation 16 = 8, which is not true.