Answer:
x = -3
Explanation:
3(4x + 3) - 4 (6x +1) = 41 (expand the parentheses by distribution)
3(4x) + 3(3) - 4 (6x) +1(-4) = 41
12x + 9 - 24x -4 = 41
-12x + 5 = 41 (subtract 5 from both sides)
-12x = 41 - 5
-12x = 36 (divide both sides by -12)
x = 36 / -12 = -3