Question

1.Jose is solving an equation 4(x-2) = 18. The first step to solving is 4x -8 = 18. What would the

next step be?

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Answer 1

Answer: x = 13/2

Explanation:

Distribute: 4(x - 2) = 18

4x - 8 = 18

Add 8 to both sides

4x - 8 + 8 = 18 + 8

Simplify:

4x = 26

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

4x = 26

4x/4 and 26/4

Cancel term that are both in the numerator and denominator

Divide the numbers

X = 13/2