Question

Solve for x. 12(x+11) = 24

Answer 1

12(+11)=24

So first, you are going to distribute.

12x+132=24

Now, subtract 132 from both sides of the equation.

12x+132=24
-132 -132

After you do that, you should end up with..

12x= -108

Now you can then divide both sides of the equation by the same term!

12x= -108
——- ——-
12. 12

Cancel terms that are both in the numerator and the denominator, then divide the numbers

And the answer is = −9

Answer 2

x = -9

Explanation:

First, divide both sides by 12 to isolate the expression, x + 11

12(x + 11)/12 = 24/12

x + 11 = 2

Then, subtract 11 from both sides

x + 11 = 2

- 11 - 11

x = -9