Question

What is the value of x? -2x + 8 = -16

Answer 1

- 2x + 8 = - 16

- 2x = - 24 (taking 8 to right hand side )

x = -24/-2

x = 12

Answer 2

Solution

.1) Subtract 8 from both sides
-2x=−16−8

2)  Simplify −16−8 to −24
-2x=−24

3) Divide both sides by −2
x= $\frac{-24}{-2}$

4) Simplify $\frac{24}{-2}$  to - $\frac{24}{2}$
x = $\frac{24}{2}$

5) Simplify $\frac{24}{2}$ to 12
x=12