Question

) Himari is solving the equation 4 (x - 3) = 16. Her first step is 4x - 12 = 16.

Which step could be the next step? Select all that apply.
1) 4x -12 + 12 = 16 + 12
2) 4x - 12-(-12) = 16 - (-12)
3) 1/4 • (4x - 12) = 16 • (1/4)
4) 4x/4 - 12 = 16/4
5) 4 • (4x - 12) = 16 • 4

Answer 1

Answer: it would be 1 and 2

Explanation:

It would be number two because to negatives make a positive like this.

16-(-12) is the same as 16+12 and 12-(-12) is the same as 12+12

4(x-3)=16

4x-12=16

4x=16+12

4x=28

x=7

Answer 2

I think it’s only 1 and 2.