1.2(x+3)=16

Solution for 1.2(x+3)=16 equation:

Simplifying
1.2(x + 3) = 16

Reorder the terms:
1.2(3 + x) = 16
(3 * 1.2 + x * 1.2) = 16
(3.6 + 1.2x) = 16

Solving
3.6 + 1.2x = 16

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3.6' to each side of the equation.
3.6 + -3.6 + 1.2x = 16 + -3.6

Combine like terms: 3.6 + -3.6 = 0.0
0.0 + 1.2x = 16 + -3.6
1.2x = 16 + -3.6

Combine like terms: 16 + -3.6 = 12.4
1.2x = 12.4

Divide each side by '1.2'.
x = 10.33333333

Simplifying
x = 10.33333333