Question

12-4(x+2)=48

is x 7 or -7? or a different number?

Answer 1

x = -11

Explanation:

12 - 4x - 8 = 48

4 - 4x = 48

-4x = 44

x = -11

Answer 2

x=-11

Explanation:

12-4(x+2)=48

Subtract 12 from each side

12-12-4(x+2)=48-12

-4(x+2)=36

Divide by -4

-4(x+2)/-4=36/-4

x+2 = -9

Subtract 2

x+2-2 = -9-2

x=-11