Question

What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 8) = 0? –8 –4 4 8

Answer 1

3(2x+8)=0

Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(2x+8)=0

(3)(2x)+(3)(8)=0(Distribute)

6x+24=0

Subtract 24 from both sides.

6x+24−24=0−24

6x=−24

Divide both sides by 6.

6x/6 = −24/6

x=−4

Answer 2

You said                      3 (2x + 8)  =  0

Divide each side by  3 :    2x + 8  =  0

Subtract  8  from each side:    2x  =  - 8

Divide each side by  2 :            x  =  - 4