Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?

BREE
6(x-8) = 72
O 12
O 15
O 20
O 24

Answer 1

First you multiply 6(x) then you multiple 6(8)

Your equation should now look like this: 6x-48=72

Subtract 48 from both sides

Your equation should now look like 6x=120

Divide by 6

Answer is 20