Question

-4( x + 2) = 16 rwiogin24giu3rg0i43ng034

Answer 1

-4( x + 2) = 16

First use the Distributive Property

-4x + ( -8) = 16

which can also be changed to -4x - 8 = 16

Then add 8 on both side to the equation ( add 8 to -8 and 16)

The equation becomes:

-4x = 24

Divide -4 on both sides and you get -6

Answer 2

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

-4(x + 2) = 16

-4x - 8 = 16

-4x = 16 + 8

-4x = 24

x = 24 / -4

x = -6