Question

8(x + 3) = 64, solve using algebra.

Answer 1

Steps——
8x+24=64
8x=64-28
8x=36
8x/8=36/8
X=4

Answer 2

x=8

Explanation:

Multiply using distributive property

8(x + 3) = 64 (multiply 8 in brackets)

8x+24=64 (subtract 24 on both sides)

8x=40 (divide 8 on both sides)

x=5