Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]2 + 8(x + 2) = 52 [/tex]
[tex]2 + 8x + 16 = 52[/tex]
[tex]8x + 18 = 52[/tex]
[tex]8x = 52 - 18[/tex]
[tex]8x = 32[/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{34}{8} [/tex]
[tex]x = 4.25[/tex]
Hope it helps u
