Answer:
4(x + 1) = 16
x + 1 = 4 (Divide equation by 4)
x = 3 (subtract 1)
x = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
4(x + 1)=16
Expand the brackets.
4x + 4 = 16
Subtract 4 on both sides.
4x + 4 - 4 = 16 - 4
4x = 12
Divide both sides by 4.
4x/4 = 12/4
