Question

What is the solution of 3(x + 4) = -12 ? Group of answer choices 3 0 8 -8

Answer 1

x = -8

Explanation:

3(x+4) = -12

3*x + 3*4 = -12

3x + 12 = -12

3x = -12 - 12

3x = -24

x = -24/3

x = -8

Check:

3(-8+4) = -12

3*-4 = -12

Answer 2

Explanation:

3(x + 4) = -12

3x+12 = -12

3x= -12-12

3x= -24

x = -24/3

x= -8