Question

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Match the steps to solve the following equation using distributive property. 4 (2x - 6) = 24

Answer 1

1) 8x - 24 = 24

2) 8x - 24 + 24 = 24 + 24

3) 8x = 48

4) x = 6

Explanation:

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4(2x - 6) = 24

First, distribute 4 to all terms within the parenthesis:

4(2x - 6) = 24

(4 * 2x) - (4 * 6)

(8x) - (24) = 24

8x - 24 = 24.

Next, add 24 to both sides of the equations:

8x - 24 (+24) = 24 (+24)

8x = 24 + 24

8x = 48

8x - 24 + 24 = 24 + 24

Then, divide 8 from both sides of the equation:

(8x)/8 = (48)/8

x = 48/8 = 6

8x = 48

x = 6

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