Question

I need help with a math problem. I linked it below

Answer 1

According to the distributive property of multiplication:

`a\cdot(b+c)=a\cdot b+a\cdot c`

Then,

`\begin{gathered} -6(x+5)=12 \\ -6x-6\cdot5=12 \\ -6x-30=12 \end{gathered}`

To find x, add 30 to both sides:

`\begin{gathered} -6x-30+30=12+30 \\ -6x=42 \end{gathered}`

And divide both sides by -6:

`\begin{gathered} (-6)/(-6)x=(42)/(-6) \\ x=-7 \end{gathered}`

Answer:

- 6x - 30 = 12

x = -7