Question

What is the value of x in the equation 4(2x + 10) = 0? (1 point)

Question 6 options:

1)

−5

2)

−7

3)

5

4)

7

Answer 1

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

4(2x + 10) = 0

[ Simplify both sides of the equation ]

4(2x + 10) = 0

(4)(2x) + (4)(10) = 0 [Distribute]

8x + 40 = 0

[ Subtract 40 from both sides ]

8x + 40 − 40 = 0 − 40

8x = −40

[ Divide both sides by 8 ]

8x / 8 = −40 / 8

x = -5