Question

12(x-20)=-48 what is x

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

12(x - 20) = -48

Use distributive property

12*x - 12*20 = -48

12x - 240 = -48

Add 240 to both sides

12x = -48 + 240

12x = 192

Divide both sides by 12

x = 192/12

x = 16