Question

Solve for x and show work

-2(8x - 1) = 4(3x + 4)

Answer 1

x = -1/2

Explanation:

-2(8x - 1) = 4(3x + 4)

-16x + 2 = 4(3x + 4)

Answer 2

x = -1/2

Explanation:

-2(8x - 1) = 4(3x + 4)

Simplify

-16x + 2 = 12x + 16

Subtract 12x from both sides

-28x + 2 = 16

subtract 2 from both sides

-28x = 14

divide both sides with -28

x = -14/28

simplify

x = -1/2