Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?

1/3(12x- 24)+ 16

A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10

Answer 1

B. 6

Explanation:

1/3(12x-24)=16

4x-8=16

4x=16+8

4x=24

x=24/4

x=6

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

1/3(12x-24)=16
4x-8=16
4x=16+8
4x=24
x=24/4
x=6