Question

URGENT PLEASE HELP!!! I want to know HOW to solve this as well.

What is the solution to the equation?

4(3 + 7) = 4 · x + 4 · 7

A.
x = 3

B.
x = 4

C.
x = 7

D.
x = 10

Answer 1

A is your anwser. Hope this Helps

Answer 2

Start by working inside the parenthesis first, as always. 7 + 3 = 10. So now we have 4(10)=4×x+4×7. We will distribute the left side and multiply to get 40. Now we have 40 = 4 × x + 4 × 7. Now the order of operations tells us that we have to do multiplication and division first. We only have multiplication, between the 4 and the x, and the 4 and the 7. Multiplying we will end up with 40 = 4x + 28. Now subtract 28 from both sides to get 12 = 4x. Divide by 4 to get that x = 3. Choice A from above.