Question

-40=-8(x+2) solve the equation

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

First, write out the equation as you have been given it:

`-40=-8(x+2)`

Then distribute the -8 to the terms inside the parenthesis:

`-40=-8x-16`

Next, add 16 to both sides:

`-40+16=-8x-16+16\\-24=-8x`

Finally, divide both sides by -8:

`(-24)/(-8)=(-8x)/(-8)\\3=x`

Therefore, x=3.

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

-40 = -8 (x + 2)

-8 (x + 2) = -40 --- divide both sides by - 8

-8 (x + 2) -40

-------------- = ----------

-8 -8

x + 2 = 5 --- subtract 2 from both sides

x + 2 - 2 = 5 - 2 then simplify

x = 3