Solve the equation. 8d – 4d – 6d – 8 = 2d

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the equation:

8d – 4d – 6d – 8 = 2d

Solve the equation.

Solution:
In order to solve the given equation, we must transpose 2d and -8 to their opposite sides in order to combine like terms. Remember that when transposing a number, the sign will always change.

8d – 4d – 6d – 8 = 2d

8d – 4d – 6d - 2d = 8

-4d = 8

Divide both sides by -4 in order to get the value of d.

d = -2