Question

Solve the equation 4(2x + 1) = 6x − 12. (1 point)

a. x equals negative thirteen halves
b. x = −8
c. x = 8
d. x equals eleven halves

Answer 1

`\sf \: b) \: x = - 8`

Explanation:

Given equation,

→ 4(2x + 1) = 6x - 12

Now the value of x will be,

→ 4(2x + 1) = 6x - 12

→ 8x + 4 = 6x - 12

→ 8x - 6x = -12 - 4

→ 2x = -16

→ x = -16/2

→ [ x = -8 ]

Hence, the value of x is -8.