Question

Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

2 (x minus 8) = 68

What is the value of x?
26
30
38
42

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 42

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x-8) = 68

(2)(x) + (2)(-8) = 68

2x + (-16) = 68

2x - 16 = 68

2x - 16 + 16 = 68 + 16

2x = 84

2x / 2 = 84 / 2

x = 42

Answer 2

Answer:

x=42

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x-8) = 68

2x - 16 = 68

    +16    +16

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2x = 84

x = 42

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