Question

Solve for f.

6(10 + 14f) = 4(–12 + 12f)

f =

Answer 1

f = -3

Explanation:

→Distribute the 6 to (10 + 14f), and the 4 to (-12 + 12f):

6(10 + 14f) = 4(-12 + 12f)

60 + 84f = -48 + 48f

→Subtract 48f from both sides:

60 + 36f = -48

→Subtract 60 from both sides:

36f = -108

→Divide both sides by 36:

f = -3

Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

6(10 + 14f) = 4(–12 + 12f)

Expand out

60 + 84f = -48 + 48f

Subtract -48 to both sides to bring the numerical to one side

108 + 84f = 48f

Minus 84f from both sides to isolate 12

108 = -36f

Divide both sides by -36 to isolate f

-3 = f