Question

An equation is shown below:

8(2x − 14) + 13 = 4x − 27

Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step. (6 points)

Part B: What value of x makes the equation true? (4 points)

Amd please show the work.

Answer 1

Explanation:

first distribute the first equation

8(2x) - 8(14) +13 = 4x -27

16x - 112 +13 = 4x -27

then combine like terms

16x - 99 = 4x -27

subtract 4x from both sides

12x - 99 = -27

add 99 to both sides

12x = 72

divide both sides 12 to isolate the x

x = 72/12 = 6