Question
Solve the equation for x.
(2x + 8) = −16
Responses
A −18−18
B −24−24
C −28−28
D −36
(2x + 8) = −16
Responses
A −18−18
B −24−24
C −28−28
D −36
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To solve the equation \( 2x + 8 = -16 \), we can follow these steps:
1. Subtract 8 from both sides:
\[
2x + 8 - 8 = -16 - 8
\]
\[
2x = -24
\]
2. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
x = \frac{-24}{2}
\]
\[
x = -12
\]
It seems that the value \( x = -12 \) does not match any of the provided response options (A, B, C, D). Could there be a misunderstanding in the problem or the answer choices provided? Please double-check to ensure the values are correct.
1. Subtract 8 from both sides:
\[
2x + 8 - 8 = -16 - 8
\]
\[
2x = -24
\]
2. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
x = \frac{-24}{2}
\]
\[
x = -12
\]
It seems that the value \( x = -12 \) does not match any of the provided response options (A, B, C, D). Could there be a misunderstanding in the problem or the answer choices provided? Please double-check to ensure the values are correct.