Question

What is the value of x in the equation 4x−2(x+3)=8 ?
x=2.5
x=1
x=3.5
x=7

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=1

Explanation:

4x - 2(x + 3) = 8

First distribute

4x - 2x + 6 = 8

Then combine like terms, both of the numbers with the x variable, so 4x - 2x

2x + 6 = 8

Then subtract 6 from both sides

2x = 2

Divide 2 from both sides

x = 1