Question

2+x=5 solve the equation show your work.

2(4x-8)=32 solve and show your work

Worth 12 points
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Answer 1

The first answer is that x = 3. The second is that x = 6.

Explanation:

To find either of these, we need to follow the order of operations.

2 + x = 5 ----> Subtract 2 from both sides

x = 3

2(4x - 8) = 32 ----> Distribute

8x - 16 = 32 -----> Add 16 to both sides

8x = 48 -----> Divide both sides by 8

x = 6