Question

Solve:
-(x -8) =2
X=

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

-(x - 8) = 2

multiply the negative

-x + 8 = 2

subtract 8 from both sides

-x = -6

x = 6

Answer 2

x = 6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

-(x - 8) = 2

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide both sides by -1: x - 8 = -2
2. Add 8 on both sides: x = 6

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: -(6 - 8) = 2
2. Subtract: -(-2) = 2
3. Multiply: 2 = 2

Here we see that 2 does indeed equal 2.

∴ x = 6 is the solution to the equation.