SOLUTION: 2(x/4-1)=8 x=? Can you please solve this problem and explain how you got the answer please.

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Question 342303: 2(x/4-1)=8
x=?
Can you please solve this problem and explain how you got the answer please.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%28x%2F4-1%29=8
Divide both sides by 2.
x%2F4-1=4
Add 1 to both sides.
x%2F4=5
Multiply both sides by 4.
x=20