Question

Solve for x. ​ 4(3x+12)=−36 ​ Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

`x = - 7`

Step-by-step explanation

The given equation is

`4(3x + 12) = - 36`

Expand the parenthesis,

`12x + 48 = - 36`

Group similar terms

`12x = - 36 - 48`

`12x = - 84`

Divide both sides by 12

`x = ( - 84)/(12)`

`x = - 7`

Answer 2

Multiply the bracket by 4

4(3x+12)=-36

12x+48= -36

12x+48-48= -36-48

12x= -84

divide by 12 for 12x and -84

12x/12= -84/12

x= -7

Answer is x=-7