Question

Solve for X
3(x-4)=12.

Answer 1

8.
EXPLANATION.
because of pemdas. The equation in parenthesis must be first.
Knowing that the answer is 12.
And 1 factor is 3.
Since it is multiplication,
It is 3 x X = 12.
So x must be 4. 8 - 4 is 4.
So 8.

Answer 2

Answer: x=8

Explanation:

3(x-4)=12

Distribute the 3 into the parathesis'

3x-12=12

+12 +12 on each side

3x=24

Divide by 3 on each side

x=8