Question

Please solve -2(x - 4)= -8

Answer 1

Answer: x=8

Explanation:

-2(x-4)=-8

divide both sides

x-4=4

move constant to the right

x=4+4

add the number

x=8

I hope it helped!

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

First distribute the -2 to (x - 4), -2 × x is -2x and -2 × -4 is 8. The equation should now look like this, -2x + 8 = -8. Then subtract the positive 8 from both sides, giving you, -2x = -16. Then divide both sides by -2 and you should get 8 as your answer.