Question

Which value of x is the solution to the equation 4(-3x+8)= -16?

answer choices:
1. -4

2. -2

3. 2

4. 4

explain

Answer 1

Answer: X=4
. 4(-3x+8)=-16
-12x+32= -16
-12x=—48
X=4

CHECK:
4(-3(4)+8)=-16
4(-4)=-16
-16=-16

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

4(-3x + 8) = -16

Divide both sides by 4

-3x + 8 = -4

Subtract 8 from both sides

-3x = -12

Divide both sides by -3

x = 4