Question

-4 (-2x - 8) = -48
Solve

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

-4(-2x-8)= -48

8x+32=-48

8x=-16

x=-2

Answer 2

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

-4(-2x-8)=-48

-4 * -2x= 8x

-4 * -8= -32

8x-32= -48

collect like terms

8x= -48 +32

8x = -16

Divide both sides by 8

8x/8 = -16/8

: x =-2