Question

Solve for x.
6(x+4)-8x=16​

Answer 1

X=8

Explanation:

First you distribute the 6 to the x and the 4 which gives you, 6x+4x-8x=16 , From there you would add 6x and 4x which gives you 10x. Then you would subtract 8x and that gives you 2x. Now you have 2x=16, then you divide by 2 on both sides. That gives you x=8

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

6(x+4)−8x=16

(6)(x)+(6)(4)+−8x=16(Distribute)

6x+24+−8x=16

(6x+−8x)+(24)=16(Combine Like Terms)

−2x+24=16

−2x+24=16

Step 2: Subtract 24 from both sides.

−2x+24−24=16−24

−2x=−8

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

-2x/-2=-8/-2

x=4