Question

Solve. −24 − 4(x + 2) = 4x

Answer 1

-24 -4x -8= 4x
-24 - 8= 4x+4x
-32=8x
-32/8 =8x/8
-4 = x

Answer 2

-24 - 4(x + 2) = 4x   Use the Distributive Property
   -24 - 4x - 8 = 4x   Combine like terms (-24 and -8)
        -32 - 4x = 4x   Add 4x to both sides
               -32 = 8x   Divide both sides by 8
                 -4 = x      Switch the sides to make it easier to read
                   x = -4