Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.

- 8(x + 7) = 16
Apply the Distributive Property and simplify.
- 8(x + 7) = 16
- 8x + = 16

Answer 1

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Use the Distributive Property and simplify:

-8(x+7)=16

-8x-56=16

Notice we write -8 right next to x.

Add 56 to both sides:

-8x=16+56

-8x=72

Divide both sides by -8:

x=-9

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Answer 2

x= - 9

Explanation:

1. - 8(x +7) = 16
2. -8x - 56 = 16
3. -8x = 16 + 56
4. -8x = 72
5. x = 72 ÷ (-8)
6. x = -9