Question

80 -2 (x-40) =4 (x-50)

Answer 1

80 - 2*(x-40) = 4*(x-50)
80 - 2x + 80 = 4x - 200
6x = 360 |:6
x = 60

Answer 2

Let's solve this equation step by step:

80 - 2(x - 40) = 4(x - 50)

First, let's simplify the expressions within the parentheses:

80 - 2x + 80 = 4x - 200

Combine like terms on both sides of the equation:

160 - 2x = 4x - 200

Add 2x to both sides:

160 = 6x - 200

Add 200 to both sides:

360 = 6x

Divide both sides by 6:

x = 60

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 60.