Question

(07.02)

What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 8) = 0? (4 points)

−8

8

4

−4

Answer 1

your answer is D-4

Explanation:

3(2x+8)=0

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(2x+8)=0

(3)(2x)+(3)(8)=0(Distribute)

6x+24=0

Step 2: Subtract 24 from both sides.

6x+24−24=0−24

6x=−24

Step 3: Divide both sides by 6.

6x

6

=

−24

6

x=−4

Hope this helped.