If 2(x + 4) = 12 , the 8x=

8x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x + 4) = 12

Distribute

2x+8 = 12

Subtract 8 from each side

2x+8-8 =12-8

2x =4

We want to find 8x

Multiply by 4 on each side

2x*4 = 4*4

8x = 16

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step-by-step explanation:

because first you have to add the 4x, 9x, and the 7x together and you get 20x and then you add the last numbers up and you get 5and then you put the subtraction sign in there and that's how you get the answer.