2x(3+1) = 16 — step-by-step solution

Let's solve in

ℝ

2 x \cdot (3 + 1) = 16

ⓘ Parentheses are computed first:

3 + 1

4

2 x \cdot 4 = 16

ⅰ

2 \cdot 4

8

8 x = 16

ⓘ Both sides are divided by

8

x = \frac{16}{8}

ⓘ We simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by

8

, their greatest common divisor:

\frac{16}{8}

2

▶Solution obtained:

x = 2