Question

2x+4(2x+12)=60 what does it equal

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

2x + 4(2x + 12) = 60

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute 4:                          2x + 8x + 48 = 60
2. Combine like terms:             10x + 48 = 60
3. Isolate x term:                       10x = 12
4. Isolate x:                                x = 6/5