Solve for x in the following equation
– 46 = 8 – 2x
A) 18
B) -27
C) 27 (Correct Answer)
D) -18
Explanation:
The following steps could be followed to solve this equation:
-46 = 8 – 2x (+2x)-46 = 8 – 2x (+2x) (Add 2x to both sides.)
2x – 46 = 8 (Simplify.)
2x – 46 (+46) = 8 (+46) (Add 46 to both sides.)
2x = 54 (Simplify & Divide both sides by 2.)
x = 27 (Simplify.)
Related Common Core State Standard: 8.EE.7
