Question

Solve the equation:2x-8=-8(3x-1/2)

Answer 1

2x-8=-8(3x-1/2)
2x-8 = -24x+4
// add 24x to both sides. add 8 to both sides. solve for x

Answer 2

i mostly get stuck when dealing with fractions

Answer 3

ok, so we have
2x-8= -24x+4
2x+24x=4+8
26x=12
x = 12/26 = 6/13

Answer 4

so when you distribute a fraction you just multiply straight across? like 8/1x1/2

Answer 5

yeah, so it becomes 8/2 or 4