Solve for x. 2 ( x + 1 ) = 12

2 ( x + 1 ) = 12

Use distributive property:

2x + 2 = 12

Subtract 2 from both sides:

2x = 10

Divide both sides by 2:

X = 5

the entire expression should be subtracted from 30. to subtract the quantity, distribute the negative sign, which changes the signs on the terms. so, the –2 changes to positive and gets added to 30 instead of subtracted from it.

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