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Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.
- 8(x + 7) = 16
Apply the Distributive Property and simplify.
- 8(x + 7) = 16
- 8x + = 16

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Answer:

x= - 9

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. - 8(x +7) = 16
  2. -8x - 56 = 16
  3. -8x = 16 + 56
  4. -8x = 72
  5. x = 72 ÷ (-8)
  6. x = -9

Hey there!

Use the Distributive Property and simplify:

-8(x+7)=16

-8x-56=16

Notice we write -8 right next to x.

Add 56 to both sides:

-8x=16+56

-8x=72

Divide both sides by -8:

x=-9

Hope everything is clear.

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