Solve for x%0D%0A%0D%0A.%0D%0A%0D%0A8(2x+3)=40%0D%0A8%0D%0A(%0D%0A2%0D%0A%0D%0A+%0D%0A3%0D%0A)%0D%0A=%0D%0A40%0D%0AThis question requires you to show your work.

Answer 1

8(2x+3) = 40

Multiply 8 by each term inside the parentheses:
16x + 24 = 40

Subtract 24 from both sides:
16x = 40 - 24
16x = 16

Divide both sides by 16:
x = 16/16
x = 1

Therefore, x = 1.