What is the solution to the equation 4(x - 3) - 8 = 16?

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asked Aug 2, 2021 165k views

2 Answers

Bo Kristensen · Answer 1 · 2021-08-06T13:24:03+0000

Answer:

One Solution: x = 9

Explanation:

Step 1:

4 ( x - 3 ) - 8 = 16 Equation

Step 2:

4x - 12 - 8 = 16 Multiply

Step 3:

4x - 20 = 16 Combine Like Terms

Step 4:

4x = 36 Add 20 on both sides

Answer:

x = 9

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