Question

Solve for x: -2(1 - 4x) = 3x + 8

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

-2 + 8x = 3x + 8 (distribute -2)

5x = 10 (combine like terms)

x = 2 (divide)

Answer 2

x =2

Explanation:

-2(1 - 4x) = 3x + 8

Distribute

-2 +8x = 3x +8

Subtract 3x from each side

-2 +8x-3x = 3x-3x +8

-2+5x = 8

Add 2 from each side

-2+2 +5x = 8+2

5x = 10

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 10/5

x =2