Question

Solve the equation 8(x - 4) = 16 without using the distributive property.

Answer 1

x =6

Explanation:

8(x - 4) = 16

8x-32=16

8x=32+16

8x=48

x=6

Answer 2

☁️ Answer ☁️

8(x + -4) = 16

8(-4 + x) = 16

(-4 * 8 + x * 8) = 16

(-32 + 8x) = 16

-32 + 8x = 16

Add '32' to each side of the equation.

-32 + 32 + 8x = 16 + 32

-32 + 32 = 0

0 + 8x = 16 + 32

8x = 16 + 32

(Combine like terms) 16 + 32 = 48

8x = 48

And Divide each side by eight

x = 6

Hope it helps.

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