Question

How can i work out 12=2(7x + 8)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2(7x +8)=12

2(7x +8)/2 =12/2

7x +8 =6

7x=6-8

7x = -2

x= -2/7

Answer 2

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12=2(7x+8)

Use the Distributive property:

12=14x+16

Move all the numbers to the right side and the variables to the left side:

-14x=16-12

-14x=4

Divide both sides by -14 to isolate x:

x=$-\frac{4}{14} \\-\frac{2}{7}$

Therefore, x=$-\frac{2}{7}$

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