What is the solution to the equation −4(x − 8) =−32 when solving for x
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Complete the statement: x = .
To solve the equation, we need to simplify it step by step until we isolate x.
First, distribute -4 to the terms inside parentheses:
-4(x - 8) = -32
-4x + 32 = -32
Next, we can subtract 32 from both sides of the equation:
-4x + 32 - 32 = -32 - 32
-4x = -64
To isolate x, we need to divide both sides of the equation by -4:
-4x / -4 = -64 / -4
x = 16
Therefore, the solution to the equation -4(x - 8) = -32 when solving for x is x = 16.