SOLUTION: Solve for x in the equation: 8(2x-3)= -16

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Question 551817: Solve for x in the equation: 8(2x-3)= -16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8%282x-3%29=-16 Start with the given equation.


16x-24=-16 Distribute.


16x=-16%2B24 Add 24 to both sides.


16x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%2816%29 Divide both sides by 16 to isolate x.


x=1%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1%2F2