akeko5consaR
akeko5consaR akeko5consaR
  • 01-06-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Given the function f(x) = 2(x + 8), find x if f(x) = 12.

A) 2
B) 40
C) −2
D) 14

Respuesta :

JoshEast
JoshEast JoshEast
  • 01-06-2016
f(x) = 2(x+8)
12 = 2x + 16
 2x = 12 - 16
 2x = -4
   x = -2
Answer Link
Аноним Аноним
  • 15-07-2019

Answer:

f(x)= 2 × (x+8)------(1)

f(x)=12---------(2)

Equating (1) and (2)

⇒2×(x+8)=12

⇒Using distributive property of multiplication with respect to Addition

⇒2 x +16=12

⇒2 x+16-16=12 -16-----[Subtracting 16 from both sides]

⇒2 x= -4

Dividing by , 2 ,on both sides

⇒x= -2

Option C: -2

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

How did the New United States protect the role of the printing press? Question 5 options: Protection of the Press Decree Articles of Confederation Tenth Amen
Find angle(s) 1, 3, & 14
5x+=-10 4x - 2y=-8 How do I use the substitution method to solve this
Code Problem 3 in Python 2. Problem 3 Depreciation spreads the deductible cost of a fixed asset over its estimate life. The formula uses original cost c, salva
Which of these Applies someone help please kinda blurry sorry
please help me please ​
Cells responsible for histamine release
The sum of the squares of three consecutive integers is 509. Determine the integers.
Both Union and Confederate soldiers often saw serving in the Civil War as A. an honorable duty. B. a legal requirement. C. a new adventure. D. a way to earn a l
Macbeth the play act 5 scene 1 pls help !