Solve the equation. Check your solution. 2(x - 4) = 16

Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 435 number 34

Asked by Dee Dee 12 years ago 4/18/2013 9:55 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 4/18/2013 9:49 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 4/18/2013 9:49 PM

2(x - 4) = 16

2(x) (2)(-4)=16

2x-8=16

2x-8+8=16+8

2x=24

2x/2=24/2

x=12

Check:

2(x - 4) = 16

2(12-4)=16

2(8)=16

16=16