Question

2(4x - 2) = 8(x - 7)

Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

2(4x - 2) = 8(x - 7)

8x - 4 = 8x - 56

0x = -52

no solution

Answer 2

2(4x-2) = 8(x-7)

Distribute on both sides

2(4x)-2(2) = 8(x)-(7)(8)

Simplify

8x - 4 = 8x - 56

Subtract 8x from both sides to balance the equation.

-4 = -56

This is not equal.

Therefore the answer is no solution