Question

What is the value of x in the equation 8(x – 3) = 8? 3 4 8 11

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

In order to find the value of x, we are going to isolate it.

The equation:

8(x - 3) = 8

Use the distributive property:

8x - 24 = 8

Add 24 to both sides :

8x = 8 + 24

8x = 32

Divide both sides by 8:

x = 4

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

8(x - 3) = 8 ( divide both sides by 8 )

`(8)/(8)` (x - 3) =
`(8)/(8)` ( simplify )

x - 3 = 1 ( add 3 to both sides )

x - 3 + 3 = 1 + 3 , that is

x = 4