Question

solve this equation fast

Answer 1

heya friend here's ur answer :-)

2(x-2)=8

2x-4=8

2x=8+4

2x =12

x= 12/2

x= 6

now check,
2 is subtracted from 6 and multiplied by 2 is 8

2(6-2)=8
12-4=8
8=8

checked

hope it helps

Answer 2

(c) 2(x - 2) = 8

Let x be the required number.
2 is subtracted from the number => (x - 2)
Multiplied by 2      => 2(x -2)
Product is 8           => 2(x -2) = 8