Question

lets solve this equation a different way. solve 4(x + 2) = 12. how can you isolate the expression x + 2? divide by 4 on both sides. what is the value of x + 2? x + 2 = \square \quad 4(x + 2) = 12 \quad \frac{4(x + 2)}{4} = \frac{12}{4}

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 4

Given the equation \(4(x + 2)=12\), we divide both sides by 4. So we have \(\frac{4(x + 2)}{4}=\frac{12}{4}\).

Step2: Simplify both sides

Simplifying the left - hand side, \(\frac{4(x + 2)}{4}\) simplifies to \(x + 2\) (because the 4 in the numerator and denominator cancels out). Simplifying the right - hand side, \(\frac{12}{4}=3\). So \(x + 2 = 3\).

Answer:

3