Question

6. {MCC.8.EE.7b} Solve the following: 80 = 2(4 - 6x) *
-6
-11
5
4

Answer 1

`x = - 6`

Explanation:

`if \: 80 = 2(4 - 6x) \\ 4 - 6x = 40 \\ 6x = 4 - 40 \\ x = ( - 36)/(6) = - 6.`

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

80 =2(4-6x)

80 =8 - 12x

80 - 8 =-12x

72 =-12x

x=-72 :12

x=-6