Question

3 ( x - 4 ) - 1 6 = 2 ( x - 8 ) + 6

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

3(x - 4) - 16 = 2(x - 8) + 6

(3x - 12) - 16 = (2x - 16) + 6 (multiply 3 with (x-4) , and 2 with (x-8))

3x - 28 = 2x - 10 (subtract the numbers,remember only the same qualities)(meaning we leave out 3x and 2x)

3x - 2x = -10 + 28 (move 2x to the left(becomes negative(minus)) and move -28 to the right(becomes positive)(do your calculations)

x = 18 (final answer)

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

3 (x - 4) - 16 = 2 (x - 8 ) + 6

=> 3x - 12 -16 = 2x - 16 + 6

=> 3x - 28 = 2x - 10

=> 3x - 28 - 2x = -10

=> x = 18