Question

What is the solution to -3(4x - 8) = -36
A)3
B)-5
C)-3
D)5 help please

Answer 1

`- 3(4x - 8) = - 36 \\ 4x - 8 = ( - 36)/( - 3) \\ 4x - 8 = 12 \\ 4x = 12 + 8 \\ 4x = 20 \\ x = 20 / 4 \\ x = 5`

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

(given) -3(4x - 8) = -36

(distribute) -12x + 24 = -36

(subtract 24 from both sides) -12x = -60

(divide both sides by -12) x = 5