Question

Solve for x
6(x-8)=-24

Answer 1

6(x-8)=-24

mutiply the bracket by 6

(6)(x)= 6x

(6)(-8)= -48

6x-48=-24

move -48 to the other side

sign changes from -48 to +48

6x-48+48= -24+48

6x= -24+48

6x= 24

divide by 6 for both sides

6x/6= 24/6

x= 4

Answer : x= 4