Question

use the distributive property to solve the equation.
-8(x + 4) = 40
apply the distributive property and simplify.
-8(x + 4) = 40
-8x + (-32) = 40
the solution is \\(\square\\). (type the value of x.)

Explanation:

Step1: Add 32 to both sides

$-8x - 32 + 32 = 40 + 32$
$-8x = 72$

Step2: Divide both sides by -8

$\frac{-8x}{-8} = \frac{72}{-8}$
$x = -9$

Answer:

-9