Question

Plz help 8(2x+1)=4(7x+8)

Answer 1

`x=-2`

Explanation:

So we have the equation:

`8(2x+1)=4(7x+8)`

First, divide everything by 4:

`2(2x+1)=7x+8`

Distribute the left:

`4x+2=7x+8`

Subtract 2 from both sides:

`4x=7x+6`

Subtract 7x from both sides:

`-3x=6`

Divide both sides by -3:

`x=-2`

And we're done!