Question

-40=-8(x+2) solve the equation

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

-40 = -8 (x + 2)

-8 (x + 2) = -40   --- divide both sides by - 8

-8 (x + 2)           -40

--------------   =   ----------

      -8                  -8

x + 2 = 5    --- subtract 2 from both sides

x + 2 - 2 = 5 - 2   then simplify

x = 3

Answer 2

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

First, write out the equation as you have been given it:

$-40=-8(x+2)$

Then distribute the -8 to the terms inside the parenthesis:

$-40=-8x-16$

Next, add 16 to both sides:

$-40+16=-8x-16+16\\-24=-8x$

Finally, divide both sides by -8:

$\frac{-24}{-8}=\frac{-8x}{-8}\\3=x$

Therefore, x=3.