a) 8x-2x+3(4x)= 16x True or False b) 24x-2x-3+2= -22 True or False

Answer 1

a) 8x - 2x + 3(4x) = 16x

To solve this equation, we distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses:

8x - 2x + 12x = 16x

Combining like terms on the left side:

18x = 16x

This equation is not true because 18x is not equal to 16x. Therefore, the statement is False.

b) 24x - 2x - 3 + 2 = -22

First, combine like terms on the left side:

(24x - 2x) - 3 + 2 = -22

22x - 3 + 2 = -22

Then, combine the numbers on the left side:

22x - 1 = -22

Add 1 to both sides:

22x = -21

Finally, divide both sides by 22:

x = -21/22

Therefore, the statement is True.