Question

Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality

2(x-8) = 68
What is the value of x?
O 26
30
0 38
042
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Answer 1

D; 42

Explanation:

Answer 2

X=42. Your multiply the 2 with the x then the 2 with the -8. Then your problem would be 2x-16=68. After that you add 16 to both sides, so the -16 cancels out. So now your problem would be 2x=84. Then divide 2 into the 84 then your answer would by x=42