Question

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Given the function f(x) = 2(x + 8), find x if f(x) = 12.

2
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−2
14

Answer 1

−2

Explanation:

f(x) = 2(x+8)

f(x) = 12

12 = 2(x+8)

Divide each side by 2

12/2 = 2/2(x+8)

6 = x+8

Subtract 8 from each side

6-8 =x+8-8

-2 = x

Answer 2

f(x) = 2(x+8)

replace f(x) with 12 and then solve for x:

12 = 2(x +8)

Use the distributive Property on the right side:

12 = 2x +16

Subtract 16 from each side:

-4 - 2x

Divide both sides by 2:

x = -4 / 2

x = -2