4(x-8)=98
Divide each term in 4(x-8)=98 by 4.
4(x-8)4=984
Cancel the common factor of 4.
Cancel the common factor.
4(x-8)4=984
Divide x-8 by 1.
x-8=984
x-8=984
Cancel the common factor of 98 and 4.
Factor 2 out of 98.
x-8=2(49)4
Cancel the common factors.
Factor 2 out of 4.
x-8=2⋅492⋅2
Cancel the common factor.
x-8=2⋅492⋅2
Rewrite the expression.
x-8=492
x-8=492
x-8=492
x-8=492
Add 8 to both sides of the equation.
x=492+8
To write 8 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 22.
x=492+8⋅22
Combine 8 and 22.
x=492+8⋅22
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
x=49+8⋅22
Simplify the numerator.
Multiply 8 by 2.
x=49+162
Add 49 and 16.
x=652
x=652
x=652
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
x=652
Decimal Form:
x=32.5
Mixed Number Form:
x=3212
Solve for x 4(x-8)=98
