Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?

6 (x minus 8) = 72
12
15
20
24

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

6(x - 8) = 72

simplify

6x - 48 = 72

add 48 to both sides

6x = 120

divide by 6

x = 20

Answer 2

The answer is c, 20.