Question

Select all values that make the equation true 2(x-8)=x+5x

x= -4
x= -16
x= -2
x= -0

Answer 1

X=-4
2(x-8)=x+5x
2x-16=6x
Subtract 2 from each side
-16=4x
Divide both side by 4
-4=x

Answer 2

x = -4

Explanation:

2(x-8)=x+5x

Combine like terms

2(x-8) = 6x

Divide by 2

2(x-8)/2 = 6x/2

x-8 = 3x

Subtract x from each side

x-8-x = 3x-x

-8 = 2x

Divide by 2

-8/2 = 2x/2

-4 =x