Question

8. What is the solution to 4(1/2x+7)=12?

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 4 which will give you 1/2x+7=3

Then multipy both sides by 2 which will then give you x+14=16

Then move the constant = x=6-14

6-14 is -8 which will give you x=-8

Answer 2

x=-8

Explanation:

4(1/2x+7)=12

Divide each side by 4

4/4(1/2x+7)=12/4

(1/2x+7)=3

Subtract 7 from each side

1/2x+7-7=3-7

1/2x = -4

Multiply each side by 2

1/2x*2 = -4*2

x = -8