Algebra
Solve and check. 6(x + 8) = 5x + 4
Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 781 number 24
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Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 781 number 24
6(x + 8) = 5x + 4
(6)(x) (6)(+8)=5x+4
6x+48=5x+4
6x+48-4=5x+4-4
6x+44=5x
6x-6x+44=5x-6x
44=-1x
44/-1=-1x/-1
-44=x
Check:
6(x + 8) = 5x + 4
6(-44+8)=5(-44)+4
6(-36)=--220+4
-216=-216