Question

-3x+8(-4x+16)=23 answer

Answer 1

x=3

-3x + 8(-4x + 16) = 23

First, distribute the 8

-3x - 32x + 128 = 23

Simplify by combining like terms

-35x = -105

Divide

x = 3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

−3x+8(−4x+16)=23

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−3x+8(−4x+16)=23

−3x+(8)(−4x)+(8)(16)=23(Distribute)

−3x+−32x+128=23

(−3x+−32x)+(128)=23(Combine Like Terms)

−35x+128=23

−35x+128=23

Step 2: Subtract 128 from both sides.

−35x+128−128=23−128

−35x=−105

Step 3: Divide both sides by -35.

-35/-35 = -105/-35

x=3