Question

Solve the equation for x.
1/4(2x + 8) = –16
A)
-18
B)
-24
D
-28
D)
-36

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$\frac{1}{4}$ (2x + 8) = - 16

Multiply both sides by 4 to clear the fraction

2x + 8 = - 64 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

2x = - 72 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = - 36

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is option D

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{1}{4} (2x + 8) = - 16$

First multiply through by 4

That's

$4 \times \frac{1}{4}(2x + 8) = - 16 \times 4 \\ 2x + 8 = - 64$

Subtract 8 from both sides

We have

$2x + 8 - 8 = - 64 - 8 \\ 2x = - 72$

Divide both sides by 2

That's

$\frac{2x}{2} = - \frac{72}{2}$

We have the final answer as

x = - 36

Hope this helps you