Question

What are the first two steps to solve this equation 4(2x - 3) = 1

Answer 1

Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Use the distributive property

`4(2x)+4(-3)=1\\\\8x-12=1`

Step 2: Use the inverse property. Add 12 to both sides.

`8x-12+12=1+12\\\\8x=13`

:Done

Step 3: Inverse operations. Divide both sides by 8.

`(8x)/(8)=(13)/(8)\\\\x=(13)/(8)`

Answer 2

x=13/8

Explanation:

8x-12=1

8x=13

x=13/8