If 16 + 4x = 24, 8x = ?

1 Answer
Nov 4, 2015

8x=16

Explanation:

First, we must find the value of x.

[1]" "16+4x=24

Subtract both sides by 16.

[2]" "4x=24-16

[3]" "4x=8

Now divide both sides by 4.

[4]" "color(blue)(x=2)

Now that we know what x is, we can solve for 8x.

" "8color(blue)(x)=8color(blue)((2))=color(red)(16)