what is the solution to -2(8x-4) 2x+5?
Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
-2 (8x - 4) = 2x + 5
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we simply need to distribute first -2 to each value inside the parenthesis.
-2( 8x - 4 ) = 2x + 5
-16x + 8 = 2x + 5
Transpose -16x and 5 to the opposite sides of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
8 - 5 = = 2x + 16x
3 = 18x
Divide both sides by 18 to cancel out 18x, leaving behind x.
18x/18 = 3/18
x = 1/6
Final answer:
x = 1/6