Question

Write a equivalent expression for 88+16X+8. If x = 4, is the solution to both expressions the same?

Answer 1

Equivalent expression: (8x24)-32

Explanation:

First, I solved the equation using PEMDAS for an answer of 160. Then, I used my knowledge of the answer and whichever numbers were in the original equation to generate a new one.

Answer 2

Answer: equivalent expression= 96+ 16x; 160

Step-by-step explanation:

88+8= 96

96+16x

16(4)= 64

64+96= 160