Question

Solve for X.

-4(3 + 4x) - 8(x + 6) = 12

Please show work

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

-4(3+4x)-8(x+6)=12

-12-16x-8x-48=12

-12-48-16x-8x=12

-60-24x=12

24x=-60-12

24x=-72

x=-72/24

x=-3

Answer 2

x = -3

Explanation:

-4(3 + 4x) - 8(x + 6) = 12

-12 - 16x -8x - 48 = 12

-24x - 60 = 12

-24x = 72

x = -3