Question

Solve for x: 1/3 (2x − 8) = 4. (1 point)

a
2

b
6

c
10

d
10/3

Answer 1

so distribute

Answer 2

Same as last one.

1/3 gets distributed to 2x and 8.

Answer 3

how tho
/idk how to distribute fraction

Answer 4

I forgot how, but I'm not gonna bother looking.

@mxddi3 ~

Answer 5

@mxddi3 ~

Answer 6

i dont think she/he is on or can help

Answer 7

Maddie will be here when she can.

Answer 8

do we do new question ?

Answer 9

Not yet. I'll be busy soon, so Maddie might take over then.

Answer 10

o ok
lol i only have a hour left ima have to work after school work time ima jump off a bridge

Answer 11

(not actually )

Answer 12

hi sailor

Answer 13

@astrid1

Answer 14

One third is distributed like @questioncovebot said, so you should get \[2/3x -8/3=4\]

Answer 15

Then you would subtract -8/3 from both sides

Answer 16

ik buthow do iget that how do idistribute a fraction

Answer 17

im no goood with fractions

Answer 18

Ok you distribute a fraction by multiplying it with whatever is in the parenthesis

Answer 19

o ok

Answer 20

so u make whole numbers like this say like 9/1 * 1/3

Answer 21

Kinda like this

Answer 22

/?

Answer 23

ooo ok

Answer 24

When distributing a fraction it's probably best to have a calculator though

Answer 25

yea i would think so lol

Answer 26

so lets get the answer whats the nest step

Answer 27

You would subtract -8/3 from both sides and get \[2/3x=20/3\]

Answer 28

If you divide by both sides, you should get x=10

Answer 29

ok thanks ima have alll my questionsdisplayed cuz idk how to do any of them

Answer 30

Ok. Glad to help

Answer 31

how do i close it

Answer 32

lol