Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation. 2x−4​(x−3​)=−8+5x-8

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = (a*b) + (a*c)

           2x - 4(x - 3) = -8 + 5x - 8

2x + x * (-4) - 3*(-4) = -8 + 5x - 8

          2x - 4x + 12  = -8 + 5x - 8    

   2x -  4x - 5x + 12 = -8 - 8

               -7x  + 12  = -16

                       -7x  = -16  -12

                      -7x   = -28

                          x = -28/-7

x = 4

           

Answer 2

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

2x-4x+12=5x-16

12-2x=5x-16

12+16=5x+2x

28=7x

4=x