4(x+6)=56
Divide each term in 4(x+6)=56 by 4.
4(x+6)4=564
Cancel the common factor of 4.
Cancel the common factor.
4(x+6)4=564
Divide x+6 by 1.
x+6=564
x+6=564
Divide 56 by 4.
x+6=14
x+6=14
Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation.
x=14-6
Subtract 6 from 14.
x=8
x=8
Solve for x 4(x+6)=56