Question

Solve the following equations:a) 4(x - 4) = 8b) 5x + 1 / 2 = 3x​

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

4x-16=8

4x=8+16

4x=24

x=24/4

x=6

Answer 2

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

(a)

4(x - 4) = 8 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x - 4 = 2 ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 6

(b)

5x + $\frac{1}{2}$ = 3x ( multiply through by 2 to clear the fraction )

10x + 1 = 6x ( subtract 6x from both sides )

4x + 1 = 0 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

4x = - 1 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = - $\frac{1}{4}$