Question

Find the value of variable in the problems below -50 = -4x – 2(x - 8)

Answer 1

The correct answer would be 11

Answer 2

11

Explanation:

from the question:-50=-4x-2(x-8)

it becomes,

-50=-4x-2x+16

-50=-6x+16

-50-16=-6x

-66=-6x

x=-66/-6

x=11(minus sign will cancel each other)