Question

8(x-5)=2(2x-2) solve for x with steps

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

8(x) + 8(-5) = 2(2x - 2)

8x - 40 = 2(2x - 2)

8x - 40 = 2(2x) + 2(-2)

8x - 40 = 4x - 4

8x - 40 + 40 = -4 = 40

4x = 36

4x/4 = 36/4

x = 36/4

x = 9