kingbulle265
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  • 16-12-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.
2(x-8) - 68
What is the value of x?

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elliott119
elliott119 elliott119
  • 16-12-2020
Answer: 2x-84

Explanation:

To solve this problem with distributing we first need to distribute the 2:

2(x-8)-68
Multiply 2 to the x and -8
2x-16-68
Now we can combine like terms (-16 and -68)
2x-84
Above is the answer ^

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Michelle3227
Michelle3227 Michelle3227
  • 30-01-2021

Answer:

D.) 42

Step-by-step explanation:

The person above me is wrong

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