Question

Solve 4(x+5)=12 step by step

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

you need to use the distribution property first!

4(x + 5) = 12 ------> 4x + 20 = 12

now you need to subtract 20 from both sides so that you can isolate x

4x = -8

finally, divide -8 by four so that x is alone, meaning solve to find x!

x = -2

Answer 2

Hey there!

4(x + 5) = 12

4(x) + 4(5) = 12

4x + 20 = 12

SUBTRACT 20 to BOTH SIDES

4x + 20 - 20 = 12 - 20

CANCEL out: 20 - 20 because it gives you 1

KEEP: 12 - 20 because it help solve for the x-value

NEW EQUATION: 4x = 12 - 20

SIMPLIFY IT!

4x = -8

DIVIDE 4 to BOTH SIDES

4x/4 = -8/4

CANCEL out: 4/4 because it gives you 1

KEEP: -8/4 because it gives the x-value

NEW EQUATION: x = -2

Therefore, your answer is s x = -2

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