Question

Solve for x: 1 over 3 (2x − 8) = 4. (1 point)

Answer 1

1/3 (2x-8)=4
x3. x3
———————
2x-8 = 12
+8. +8
2x = 20
divide both sides by 2
x=20
Hope that helps!

Answer 2

You ANSWER : x=10 Let's solve !
Explanation : Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
1
3
(
2
x
−
8
)
=
4
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
1
3
(
2
x
−
8
)
=
4
(
1
3
)
(
2
x
)
+
(
1
3
)
(
−
8
)
=
4
(Distribute)
2
3
x
+
−
8
3
=
4
Step 2: Add 8/3 to both sides.
2
3
x
+
−
8
3
+
8
3
=
4
+
8
3
2
3
x
=
20
3
Step 3: Multiply both sides by 3/2.
(
3
2
)
*
(
2
3
x
)
=
(
3
2
)
*
(
20
3
)
x
=
1