Question

Enter the correct answer in the boxes and select the corresponding number in each column.

5x + 2(4x-16) = 72 pearson realize

Answer 1

X = 8

Explanation:

5x + 2(4x-16) = 72

multiply 2 into the parenthesis

5x + 8x-32 = 72

combine like terms

13x - 32 = 72

add 32 on both sides

13x = 104

divide by 13 on both sides

X = 8