Question

30 POINTS! PLEASE ANSWER I SM VERY CONFUSED! Solve the equation 1 4 (16 + 12x) = 28 by first using the distributive property. The equivalent equation is found by distributing the One-fourth to get . The first step is . The second step is . The answer is .

Answer 1

x=8.

Explanation:

Distribute the 1/4 to get:

4+3x= 28.

Now, subtract both sides by 4, giving you:

3x= 24.

Divide both sides by 3, resulting in:

Answer 2

x=8.

Explanation:

Distribute the 1/4 to get:

4+3x= 28.

Now, subtract both sides by 4, giving you:

3x= 24.

Divide both sides by 3, resulting in:

x=8.