Question

Solve each equation. –40 = –8(x + 2)

Answer 1

Answer:

X = 3

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

-8(x + 2) = -40

1) Distribute- multiply -8 by both values in the parentheses, x and 2

-8x  -16 = -40

2) Isolate the variable- add 16 on both sides, then divide both sides by -8

-8x = -24

x = 3