Question

What did I do wrong in this?? I have no idea its due soon. Sorry about my handwriting

Answer 1

`x = 16`

Explanation:

`(1)/(2) (x + 8) - 16 = - 4`

`(1)/(2) x + 4 - 16 = - 4`

`(1)/(2) x + 4 = 12`

`(1)/(2) x = 8`

`x = 16`

Answer 2

Explanation:

`(1)/(2)(x + 8 ) - 16 = - 4\\\\(1)/(2)*x + 8*(1)/(2) - 16 = -4\\\\(1)/(2)x + 4 - 16 = -4\\\\(1)/(2)x -12 = -4`

Add 12 to both sides

`(1)/(2)x = -4 + 12\\\\(1)/(2)x = 8\\`

Multiply both sides by 2

`x = 8*2\\\\x = 16`