Question

Solve for x. 38(2x+16)−2=13

Answer 1

76x+608-2=13

76x+606=13

76x= -593

x= -7.8

Answer 2

How to get answer:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

38(2x+16)−2=13

(38)(2x)+(38)(16)+−2=13(Distribute)

76x+608+−2=13

(76x)+(608+−2)=13(Combine Like Terms)

76x+606=13

76x+606=13

Step 2: Subtract 606 from both sides.

76x+606−606=13−606

76x=−593

Step 3: Divide both sides by 76.

$\frac{76x}{76} = \frac{-593}{76}$

Answer:

Decimal Form: −7.80263157…

Fraction Form: $\frac{-593}{76}$

Mixed Number Form: $-7\frac{61}{76}$