Can someone help me figure this out? -2(x+8)=6x+8

Mathematics

1 answer:

Lemur [1.5K]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

First, distribute:

-2x - 16 = 6x + 8

Then, switch the numbers to one side, and switch the variables to another:

-2x - 6x = 8 + 16

Then, simplify:

-8x = 24

Finally, divide -8 on both sides:

We got x = -3

And we're done!

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Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:

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Step 2:

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$\left[\begin{array}{ccc}12&1&1\\1&-11&0\\1&-1&4\end{array}\right]$ $\left[\begin{array}{ccc}x\\y\\z\end{array}\right]$ $= \left[\begin{array}{ccc}26\\17\\23\end{array}\right]$ .

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Step 4:

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Step 5:

The linear system D is represented as

$\left[\begin{array}{ccc}1&1&1\\1&-1&0\\1&-1&1\end{array}\right]$ $\left[\begin{array}{ccc}x\\y\\z\end{array}\right]$ $= \left[\begin{array}{ccc}12\\11\\4\end{array}\right]$ .