Question

4(5 - x) = 8 Please solve for x and explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 3

Explanation:

I distributed 4 to the terms inside the parenthesis. 4 multiplied by 5 is 20 and 4 multiplied by negative x is negative 4 x. Then I subtracted 20 from 8 and that equals -12. Then I divide negative 4 x from -12 and that equals 3. I hope it helps!

Answer 2

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Explanation:

`\sf{4(5 - x) = 8}`

Distribute 4 through the parentheses

`\longrightarrow{ \sf{4 * 5 - 4 * x = 8}}`

`\longrightarrow{ \sf{20 - 4x = 8}}`

Move 20 to right hand side and change its sign

`\longrightarrow{ \sf{ - 4x = 8 - 20}}`

Subtract 20 from 8

`\longrightarrow{ \sf{ - 4x = - 12}}`

Divide both sides by -4

`\longrightarrow{ \sf{ ( - 4x)/( - 4) = ( - 12)/( - 4)}}`

Calculate

`\longrightarrow{ \sf{x = 3}}`

Hope I helped!

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