Question

Solve the equation 1 4 (16 + 12x) = 28 by first using the distributive property. The equivalent equation is found by distributing the One-fourth to get . The first step is . The second step is . The answer is .

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

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Answer 2

8

Explanation:

Given the equation 1/4 (16 + 12x) = 28, to solve this first we open the bracket using the distributive property. According to this property, given A, B and C then:

A(B+C ) = AB+AC

Step 1:

1/4 (16 + 12x) = 28

= 1/4(16)+1/4(12x) = 28

= 4+3x = 28

Step 2:

We move 4 to the other side to have:

3x = 28-4

3x = 24

Step 3:

Divide both sides by 3 to have,:

3x/3 = 24/3

x = 8

The answer is 8