Question

Solve for x. 38(2x+16)−2=13

Answer 1

38(2x+16)−2=13 Multiply the number outside of the parenthesis with the numbers inside the parenthesis 76x+608-2=13 Subtract 608 from both sides 76x-2=-595 Add 2 to both sides 76x=-593 Divide 76 on both sides Final Answer: x= -7.8

Answer 2

38(2x+16)-2=13
76x+608-2=13
76x+606=13
76x=-593
x=-7.8