Question

Solve 4(x-1) = 1/2 (x - 8)

Answer 1

4x-4=1/2x+-4

Subtract 1/2 from both sides

4x-4-1/2x= 1/2x-4-1/2x

7/2x-4=-4

Add 4 to each side

7/2x=0

X=0

Answer 2

4(x-1)=1/2(x-8)

First, distribute.

4x-4=1/2x-4

Subtract 1/2x from both sides.

7/2x-4=-4

Add 4 to both sides.

7/2x=0

Divide both sides by 7/2.

x=0

The answer is x=0.

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