how do you combine like terms and simplify

Question

x+2(x+8)

Answer 1

Wait, is that x+2 part in parentheses?  If not, Ronald's answer is incorrect.  As written, we have to assume they are not.  And then ONLY the 2 gets distributed through the (x+8)

 

x+2(x+8)

x+2x+16

3x+16 

Answer 2