Question

How do you solve `23=16-(2x-4)`?

Answer 1

`x = -frac{3}{2}`

Explanation:

First, distribute the negative sign to the terms inside of the parenthesis:
`23 = 16 - (2x - 4)`
`23 = 16 - 2x + 4`

Next, combine like terms:
`23 = 16 - 2x + 4`
`23 = 20 - 2x`

Then subtract `20` from both sides of the equation:
`23 = 20 - 2x`
`3 = -2x`

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by `-2`:
`3 = -2x`
`-frac{3}{2} = x`