<PRE><B>Question 160069</B>
2(3x-8) = 2/3x + 16

I will write 2/3x as 2x/3, which is the same thing.

Statement............................... Reason

2(3x-8)= (2x/3) + 16.....................Given

6x - 16 = (2x/3) + 16....................Distributive Property

18x - 48 = 2x + 96.......................Multiplying Both Sides by 3

18x = 2x + 96............................Addition Property of Equality

16x = 96................................Subtraction Porperty of Equality

x = 6...................................Division Property of Equality






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