Question

How do you solve `2(x-h)+k=8` for x?

Answer 1

Step 1) Expand what is in the parenthesis
Step 2) Solve for `x` while keeping the equation balanced

`2x - 2h + k = 8`

`2x - 2h + k + 2h - k = 8 + 2h - k`

`2x = 8 + 2h - k`

`(2x)/2 = (8 + 2h - k)/2`

`x = (8 + 2h - k)/2`