What is the solution to the equation −4(x − 8) =−32

Question

when solving for x
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Complete the statement: x =

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-4(x - 8) = -32\), follow these steps:

1. Divide both sides by -4:

\[ x - 8 = \frac{-32}{-4} \]

This simplifies to:

\[ x - 8 = 8 \]

2. Now, add 8 to both sides to isolate \(x\):

\[ x = 8 + 8 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ x = 16 \]

So, the solution to the equation is:

x = 16.