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x+8x+16=52
Use the distributive property to multiply 8 by x+2.
9x+16=52
Combine x and 8x to get 9x.
9x=52-16
Subtract 16 from both sides.
9x=36
Subtract 16 from 52 to get 36.
x=\frac{36}{9}
Divide both sides by 9.
x=4
Divide 36 by 9 to get 4.