How do you solve #8(x-3)=96# using the distributive property?
1 Answer
Nov 19, 2017
x = 15
Explanation:
Given
Solve for x
1) Clear the parentheses by distributing the 8
2) Add 24 to both sides to isolate the
3) Divide both sides by 8 to isolate
Answer
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Check
Using the original equation, sub in 15 in the place of
to see if the equation is still true
Sub in 15 in the place of
This equation should still really equal 96
Distribute the 8
96 does equal 96
Check!
