Question

1/3(2x-8) =4
A. 2
B. 6
C.10
D. 10/3

Answer 1

x=10

Explanation:

2x-8=12

2x=12+8

2x=20 divide by 2

x=10

Answer 2

x = 10

Explanation:

1/3(2x-8) =4

Multiply each side by 2

3*1/3(2x-8) =4*3

2x-8 = 12

Add 8 to each side

2x = 12+8

2x= 20

Divide by 4

2x/2 =20/2

x= 10