Finite Math Examples

$f (x) = 8 (x + 3)$

Step 1

Set $8 (x + 3)$ equal to $0$ .

$8 (x + 3) = 0$

Step 2

Solve for $x$ .

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $8 (x + 3) = 0$ by $8$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1.1

Divide each term in $8 (x + 3) = 0$ by $8$ .

$\frac{8 (x + 3)}{8} = \frac{0}{8}$

Step 2.1.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.1.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $8$ .

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Step 2.1.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{8 (x + 3)}{8} = \frac{0}{8}$

Step 2.1.2.1.2

Divide $x + 3$ by $1$ .

$x + 3 = \frac{0}{8}$

Step 2.1.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.1.3.1

Divide $0$ by $8$ .

$x + 3 = 0$

Step 2.2

Subtract $3$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = - 3$

Step 3