Question

Select the value of x that makes the equation “16 = -4(x - 1) + 4” true?

• -2
• 2
• -4
• 4

Answer 1

`- 4(x - 1) = 16 \\ = > - 4x + 4 - 16 = 0 \\ = > - 4x - 12 = 0 \\ = > - 4x = 12 \\ = > x = - 3`