Solve for x (Do NOT use any spaces in your answer)(1 point)

Question

−8=2(x−4) 

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

-8 = 2(x-4)

First, distribute the 2 to the terms inside the parentheses:

-8 = 2x - 8

Next, add 8 to both sides of the equation:

0 = 2x - 8 + 8

Simplifying further:

0 = 2x

Now, divide both sides of the equation by 2:

0/2 = 2x/2

This gives us:

0 = x

Therefore, x = 0.