Question

3(x-4)=-5 solve for x

Answer 1

x = 7/3

Explanation:

3(x-4)=-5

3x -12= -5

3x = 7

x =7/3

Answer 2

x = 7/3

Explanation:

3(x-4)=-5

Distribute

3x - 12 = -5

Add 12 to each side

3x -12+12 = -5+12

3x = 7

Divide by 3

3x/3 = 7/3

x = 7/3