Question

What is the value of x in the equation

8(x - 3) - 4x = 20?

A
x=−11
B
x=11
C
x=1

D
x=−1

Answer 1

x=11

Explanation:

8(x-3)-4x=20

8(x)+8(-3)-4x=20

8x-24-4x=20

4x-24=20

+24. +24

4x=44

/x. /x

x=11

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Answer 2

x = 11

Explanation:

8(x-3) - 4x = 20

8x - 24 - 4x = 20

4x = 44

x = 11