Question

What is the answer to 7−2(3−8x)=

Answer 1

x =
`(7)/(12)`

Explanation:

`7-2(3-8x)=7-6-16x`

Add/subtract like terms

`5(3-8x)=1-16x`

Distribute 5

`15-40x=1-16x`

Simplify

`-40x+15=-16x+1`

Add -16x to both sides

`-24x+15=1`

Subtract 15 on both sides

`-24x=-14`

Divide by -24

`x=(7)/(12)`