Solve 4(5-x)=8 using the distributive property.

pierdoodsu

pierdoodsu

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2021-12-18

Solve 4(5-x)=8 using the distributive property.

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Suhadolahbb

Suhadolahbb

Beginner2021-12-19Added 32 answers

4(5-x)=8
20-4x=8
-4x=-12
4x=12
x=3
poleglit3

poleglit3

Beginner2021-12-20Added 32 answers

4(5-x)=8
4×54×x=8
20-4x=8
Subtract 20 from both sides
-20+20-4x=-20+8
-4x=-12
4x=12
4x4=124
x=3
RizerMix

RizerMix

Expert2021-12-29Added 656 answers

4(5-x)=8
4(5x)4=84
5-x=2
Subtract 5 from both sides
-x=-3
x=3

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