Question

(1/3)[6x - 2(x - 4)] = 8

Answer 1

multiply both sides by 3 first...what do you get?

Answer 2

{6x-2(x-4)}=24

Answer 3

right. now distribute -2 into (x-4)

Answer 4

{6x-2x+8}=24

{4x+8}=24

4x=16

x=4

Answer 5

right

Answer 6

so there's your answer

Answer 7

Thanks again :)