Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:The problem is:
8x (6x + 8x) = 16 (12+16)
I will simplify and combine like terms6x + 8x = 14x. 14x + 8x = 22x.12 + 16 = 28. 28 + 16 = 44
New problem22x = 44
22x divided by 22 is x44 divided by 22 is 2x = 2
