Question

What is-12x + 16 – 4x = -112

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

-12x + 16 - 4x = -112

Combine like terms on the left side.

-16x + 16 = -112

Subtract 16 from both sides.

-16x = -128

Divide both sides by 16.

x = 8

Check:

-12x + 16 - 4x =

= -12(8) + 16 - 4(8)

= -96 + 16 - 32

= -80 - 32

= -112

-112 = -112

x = 8 is correct.

Answer: x = 8

Answer 2

`x=8`

Explanation:

First, I wanna point out a minor mistake, are we supposed to figure out x?

If we are, let's start.

`-12x+16-4x=-112.`

We don't need the
`16.`

We subtract the 16 from both sides.

SImplify, =
`16x=128`

Also, group like terms, and add similar elements.