Solve for x

1. 4 (2x + 3) = 68

2. 8x + 12 = 68

1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.)

so 8x+12=68

Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side.

You get 8x=56

Now divide both sides by 8.

x=7

1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.)

so 8x+12=68

Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side.

You get 8x=56

Now divide both sides by 8.

x=7