Question

2(x+4)=150+ (-2) can u solve

Answer 1

Given equation:

$2(x+4)\text{ = 150 + (-2) }$

Open the bracket:

$\begin{gathered} 2x\text{ + 8 = 150 - 2} \\ 2x\text{ + 8 = 148} \end{gathered}$

Collect like terms:

$\begin{gathered} 2x\text{ = 148 - 8} \\ 2x\text{ = 140} \end{gathered}$

Divide both sides by 2:

$\begin{gathered} \frac{2x}{2}\text{ = }\frac{140}{2} \\ x\text{ = 70} \end{gathered}$

Answer:

x = 70