Question

What is the solution to this equation?

16x- 8x-12 = 24 + 20
O A. x = 5
O B. x=7
O c. x = 4
O D. x = 6

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

1. combine like terms

2. isolate x

3. divide by 8 to get x

Answer 2

x=7

Explanation:

16x-8x-12= 24+20

(16x-8x)-12= 24 +20

8x - 12= 24 +20

8x = 24+ 20 + 12

8x = 54

x = 54/8

x= 7