Question

Show each step of your work.

Solve -3x + 12 = x – 4.

Answer 1

Explanation:

- 3x + 12 = x-4

+3x

12= 4x -4

+4

16 = 4x

Divided by 4

4= x

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

-3x+12-12=x-4-12

-3x=x-16

-3x-x=x-16-x

-4x=-16

-4 divided by -16

x=4