Question

Using the properties of equality, solve the equation 1/4(8−16g)+8=g
.(1 point)
The solution to the equation is g=
.
Incorrect

Try using the Distributive Property first when solving this problem.

Answer 1

Use the distributive property: (1/4)(8 − 16g) = 2 − 4g.

So:
2 − 4g + 8 = g
10 − 4g = g
10 = 5g
g = 2

Check: (1/4)(8 − 16·2) + 8 = (1/4)(8 − 32) + 8 = (1/4)(-24) + 8 = −6 + 8 = 2.