8(3x-2)=2(8)+16 explanation how the order of operations is used. How the equation is kept balanced.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

8(3x-2)=2(8)+16

We clear the brackets

24x - 16 = 16 + 16

24x - 16 = 32

We add 16 to both sides

24x - 16 + 16= 32 + 16

24x = 48

We divide both sides by 24

24x/24 = 48/24

x =2

fist on the left goes with the third on the right. second on the left goes with the fourth on the right. third on the left goes with the second on the right. the fourth on the left goes with first on the right