Question

what is the value of x if -2 x (4 - x) = 8​

Answer 1

$( - 2) \times( 4 - x) = 8 \\ - 8 \times 2x = 8 \\ 2x = \frac{8}{ - 8} \\ x = \frac{8}{ - 8} \times 2 \\ x = \frac{2}{ - 1} = - 2 \\ x = - 2$

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