Question

Solve for x.
- 4(x + 3) = 20

Answer 1

Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

The answer you should be getting is
`x=-8`

Step 1: Simplify both the sides of the equation :

`(-4)(x)+(-4)(3)=20`
`(Distribute)`

`-4x+-12=20`

`-4x-12=20`

Step 2: Add 12 to both the sides :

`-4x-12+12=20+12`

`-4x=32`

Step 3: Divide both the sides by -4:

`(-4x)/(-4)=(32)/(-4)`

`x=-8`

Now you've got your answer as -8!

Answer 2

x = -8

Explanation:

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