Question

8(3x-1)=-80
^^ also show the check pls

Answer 1

8(3x-1)=-80
8•3x=24x
8•1=8
24x-8=-80
+8 +8
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24x=-72
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24 24

x=-3

Answer 2

x=-3

using the distribution property, plug in -3 as x
this should give you your answer.