Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x =2

Step-by-step 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

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

-2 + 8x = 3x + 8   (distribute -2)

5x = 10                 (combine like terms)

x = 2                     (divide)