Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation. 2x−4​(x−3​)=−8+5x-8

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

2x-4x+12=5x-16

12-2x=5x-16

12+16=5x+2x

28=7x

4=x

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = (a*b) + (a*c)

2x - 4(x - 3) = -8 + 5x - 8

2x + x * (-4) - 3*(-4) = -8 + 5x - 8

2x - 4x + 12 = -8 + 5x - 8

2x - 4x - 5x + 12 = -8 - 8

-7x + 12 = -16

-7x = -16 -12

-7x = -28

x = -28/-7

x = 4