Question

The table shows a student's work when solving the equation 8x-(4x-3)=5.

Which statemen ais true?

Answer 1

x = 1/2

Explanation:

8x-(4x-3)=5

Distribute the minus sign

8x -4x +3 = 5

Combine like terms

4x+3 =5

Subtract 3 from each side

4x+3-3 = 5-3

4x = 2

4x/4 = 2/4

x = 1/2