Solve the equation for x.

1

4

(2x + 8) = - 16

Answer:Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

1

4

(2x+8) = -16

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1

4

(2x+8) = -16

(

1

4

) (2x) + (

1

4

) (8) = -16 (Distribute)

1

2

x+2=-16

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.

1

2

x+2-2=-16-2

1

2

x=-18

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2.

2 * (

1

2

x) = (2) * (-18)

x=-36

-36

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4 (2x+8) = -16

2x+8=-16 / (1/4)

2x+8 = (-16/1) (4/1)

2x+8=-64/1

2x+8=-64

2x=-64-8

2x=-72

x=-72/2

x=-36