Question

Distributive Property: If 5 (x + 8) = 2, then __ + __ = 2

Answer 1

x=
`(-38)/(5)`

Explanation:

5(x+8)=2

5x+40=2

5x+40-40=2-40

5x=-38

5x/5= -38/5

x= -38/5

Answer 2

5x + 40 = 2

I hope this helped!