Question

Math 2(8x -4) = 32 show work

Answer 1

8x - 4 = 32/2
8x - 4 = 16
8x = 16 + 4
8x = 20
x = 20/8
x = 5/2

Answer 2

2(8x - 4) = 32   distribute through parenthesis
16x - 8 =32  add 8 on both sides to isolate x
16x = 40   divide by 16 on both sides to isolate x
x= 40/16   simplify, Divide 40 by 16 
x = 2.5  this is your final answer, I hope it helps!