Question

−2(1 − 4x) = 3x + 8

Answer 1

Answer: x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

First, Distribute

-2+8x=3x+8

Then, Subtract 3x

-2 + 5x=8

Then, Add 2

5x=10

Then, Divide by 5

x=2

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Answer 2

Answer:

-2(1-4x)=3x+8

distributive property

-2+8x=3x+8

subtract 8 on both sides

-2-8+8x=3x=-10+8x

now subtract 8x on both sides which equal: -10=-5x

now it part of the step and divide -5 on both sides to leave x or solve for x

-10/-5=x=2=x

x=2

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