Solve 4(6+2x)=24+8x

$$4 ( 6 + 2 x ) = 24 + 8 x$$

Solve for x (complex solution)

$$x\in \mathrm{C}$$

Solution Steps

Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by 6+2x.

$$24+8x=24+8x$$

Subtract 8x from both sides.

$$24+8x-8x=24$$

Combine 8x and -8x to get 0.

$$24=24$$

Compare 24 and 24.

$$\text{true}$$

This is true for any x.

$$x\in \mathrm{C}$$

Solve for x

$$x\in \mathrm{R}$$

Solution Steps

Use the distributive property to multiply 4 by 6+2x.

$$24+8x=24+8x$$

Subtract 8x from both sides.

$$24+8x-8x=24$$

Combine 8x and -8x to get 0.

$$24=24$$

Compare 24 and 24.

$$\text{true}$$

This is true for any x.

$$x\in \mathrm{R}$$