Question

Solve.

−24 − 4(x + 2) = 4x

Answer 1

-24 -4x -8= 4x
-24 - 8= 4x+4x
-32=8x
-32/8 =8x/8
-4 = x

Answer 2

-24 - 4(x + 2) = 4x Use the Distributive Property
-24 - 4x - 8 = 4x Combine like terms (-24 and -8)
-32 - 4x = 4x Add 4x to both sides
-32 = 8x Divide both sides by 8
-4 = x Switch the sides to make it easier to read
x = -4