Answer:
Both sides of the equation are equal to each other.
Step-by-step explanation:
½ (8x+4) = ¼ (8+16x)
(1/2*8x) + (1/2*4) = (1/4*8) + (1/4*16x)
4x + 2 = 2 + 4x
(4x - 4x) + 2 = 2 (+ 4x - 4x)
2 = 2