Question

Please help me solve this! 20 points.

An equation is shown below:

8(2x – 14) + 13 = 4x – 27

Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step.

Part B: What value of x makes the equation true?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation: 8*2x, 8*-14+13=4x-27

16x-112+13=4x-27

16x-99=4x-27

-4x -4x

12x-99=-27

+99 +99

12x = 72

/12 /12

x=6