80.2k views
5 votes
What is the answer to 7−2(3−8x)=

User GHC
by
7.1k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

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)

User Sanjay Chaudhry
by
7.5k points