Question

Explain how to solve
2(4x-3)=2

Answer 1

Hello!

Let's solve:

`\text{Copy down the equation}\\2(4x-3)=2\\\\\text{Multiply 2 into the equation in the parentheses}\\8x - 6 = 2\\\\\text{Add 6 to both sides of the equation}\\8x-6+6=2+6\\8x=8\\\\\text{Divide by 8 on both sides}\\(8x)/(8) =(8)/(8) \\\\x=1`

Answer: x = 1

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

x=1

Explanation:

1. distribute through the parentheses

8x-6=2

2. Combine like terms

8x=8

3. Divide by 8

x=1