ashleykitchens08
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  • 10-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x. −8(−3+x)=−56 Enter your answer in the box. x =

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devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 10-01-2022

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

-8(-3+x) = -56

Use distributive property

-8*(-3) + x*(-8) = -56

24 - 8x = 56

Subtract 24 from both sides

-8x = -56 - 24

-8x = -80

Divide both sides by (-8)

x = -80/-8

x = 10

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skylarj120085
skylarj120085 skylarj120085
  • 10-01-2022

Answer:

x=10

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive property,

-8*-3+-8*x=-56

24+-8x=-56

Invers,

24-24+-8x=-56-24

-8x=-80

Divide,

-8x/-8=-80/-8

x=10

Hope this answer has helped, have a good day.

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