Question

rewrite the equation to represent the remaining values. 4)
2(x + 3) = 18
2x + 6 = 18
2x + 6 - 6 =
18 - 6 =
(there are also some diagram elements like a purple rectangle with a crossed - out part and a number 18 labeled, and a red arrow pointing to the boxes to fill in.)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify left side

We have the equation \(2x + 6-6\). The \(+6\) and \(-6\) cancel out, so \(2x + 6-6=2x\).

Step2: Simplify right side

For the right side, we have \(18 - 6\). Calculating that, \(18-6 = 12\).

Answer:

The left blank is \(2x\) and the right blank is \(12\)