what is the solution to the equation 4(x-3)-8=16

4(x-3)-8=16             simplify on the left

4x  − 12  − 8   =  16  

4x  − 20   =   16     add 20 to both sides 

4x  =   36     divide both sides by 4

x  = 9

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You can also solve it like this 

4(x-3)-8=16 

4(x-3)=16+8

4(x-3)=24               divide by 4

x-3=6

x=6+3 

x+9