please help! 10 points! its quite easy but im lazy What is the value of x in the equation 4(2x + 14) = 0? (1 point)
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the equation:
4(2x + 14) = 0
Determine the value of x.
Solution:
In order to determine the value of x, the first step is to distribute the value of 4 to each value inside the parenthesis.
4(2x + 14) = 0
8x + 56 = 0
Transpose 56 on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
8x = -56
Divide both sides by 8 to cancel out 8x, leaving behind x.
8x/8 = - 56/8
x = - 8
Final answer:
x = - 8