Question

Find x if x-8=2(x+4)

Answer 1

x= -16

Explanation:

x-8=2(x+4)

x-8=2x+8

-x=16

x=-16

-16-8= -24 2(-16+4)= -24

Answer 2

`x=-16`

Explanation:

`x-8=2(x+4)\\x-8=2x+8\\-x=16\\x=-16`