Question

4(x — 8)+10 = -10
What is the solution to this equation?

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

We are given the equation 4(x - 8) + 10 = -10 and are asked to find the solution, solution meaning to get x alone.

To do so, first distribute the 4 on the outside of the parenthesis to both values on the inside of the parenthesis :

4(x - 8)

(4 * x - 4 * 8)

4x - 32

4x - 32 + 10 = -10

Now combine like terms :

4x - 22 = -10

Now it's time to get x alone, first get rid of -22 by adding 22 to both sides :

4x = 12

Now get x alone by dividing both sides by 4 :

x = 3