Question

4(x − 1) = ½ (6x - 8 )

Answer 1

x=0

Explanation:

First you open the brackets

4x-4=3x-4

cross like terms

4x-3x=4-4

x=0

Answer 2

x = 0

Explanation:

4(x - 1) = 1/2 (6x - 8)

Distribute the numbers out of parenthesis to the numbers within the parenthesis:

(4(x) - 4(1)) = (1/2(6x) - (1/2)8)

4x - 4 = 3x - 4

Subtract 3x to both sides:

x - 4 = -4

Add 4 to both sides:

x = 0