Question

-2(x-4)=28 need help please

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

-2 ( x - 4 ) = 28

Distribute

2x - 8 = 28

Add 8 to both sides

2x - 8 = 28

+8 +8

8 cancels out

8 + 28 = 36

Divide both sides by the factor so that x is alone

2x = 36

2 2

2 cancels out

2/36 is 18

The answer would be: 18

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Answer 2

Answer: x=18

Explanation:

Distribute 2x-8=28

add 8 to both sides 2x-8+8=28+8

simplify 2x=36

divide both sides by the same factor 2x/2=36/2

simplify x=18