Question

Rearrange the steps to solve for the following equation: 2(x-5)=8

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=9$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2(x-5)=8$          | Given

$(2x-10)=8$        | Distribute the 2 inside the parentheses

$2x=8+10$           | Add 10 to both sides

$2x=18$                 | Add. Optional; not included in your question.

$x=9$                    | Divide by 2 on both sides.