Question

Solve the equation. Show all work.

-2 (4 - x) = 12x – 3
(I think this is 9th grade algebra)

Answer 1

x = -1/2 or -0.5

Explanation:

-2 (4 - x) = 12x - 3

Distribute the -2

-8 + 2x = 12x -3

Add 3 to both sides

-5 + 2x = 12x

Subtract 2x from both sides

-5 = 10x

Divide both sides by 10

x = -1/2 or -0.5

Answer 2

-1/2

Explanation:

-2 (4 - x) = 12x – 3

-8+2x=12x-3

+8 +8

2x=12x+5

-12x -12x

-10x=5

/-10 /-10

= -1/2