Solve the equation using the property and the steps: 2(x+8) =2x+8
Step 1: Response area Property to get Response area
Step 2: Response area Property to get Response area
There is/are Response area solution(s)
Step 1: Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses:
2(x + 8) = 2x + 16
Step 2: Simplify both sides of the equation:
2x + 16 = 2x + 8
Since there are variables on both sides of the equation and the coefficients are the same, subtracting 2x from both sides will eliminate the variable:
16 = 8
This is a contradiction, as 16 is not equal to 8. Therefore, there is no solution to the equation.