Use The Distributive Property To Solve The Equation 25- x- =2(x+8)+x

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Taylorcressy · Answer 1 · 2023-07-26T01:44:07+0000

Answer:

x =
(9)/(4)

Explanation:

25 - x = 2(x + 8) + x ← distribute the parenthesis by 2

25 - x = 2x + 16 + x

25 - x = 3x + 16 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

25 - 4x = 16 ( subtract 25 from both sides )

- 4x = - 9 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x =
(-9)/(-4) =
(9)/(4)