Question

To solve the equation 2( x – 4 ) = 16, two students rewrite it as follows:
Aryan : x – 4 = 8
Raj : 2x – 8 = 16
Which student rewrites the equation correctly to solve it ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Raj rewrote the equation correctly

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x-4)=16

By distributive property,

2*x-2*4=16

2x-8=16

Hence Raj is correct