Solve for x:

Question

4 − 2(7 + 8x) = 12 − 6(2x − 7) + 4x
Responses

A −4−4

B −8−8

C 44

D 8

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to simplify the equation by distributing and combining like terms:

4 - 2(7 + 8x) = 12 - 6(2x - 7) + 4x

Simplifying the expression within the parentheses and removing the parentheses:

4 - 14 - 16x = 12 - 12x + 42 + 4x

Combining like terms:

-10 - 16x = -12x + 54 + 4x

Now, we can combine the x terms on one side of the equation:

-10 - 16x + 12x - 4x = 54

-10 - 20x = 54

To isolate the x term, we need to move the constant term to the other side:

-20x = 54 + 10

-20x = 64

Now, divide both sides of the equation by -20 to solve for x:

x = 64 / -20

Simplifying the division:

x = -16/5

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -16/5.

Answer 2

a b c or d

Answer 3

The solution to the equation is x = -16/5.

Therefore, the correct answer choice is D.