Question

Pls helpASAP!!!
3x+ 12 = 2(8+ 4x)

Answer 1

• Answer:

x = - 4/5

• Explanation:

3x + 12 = 2(8 + 4x)

3x + 12 = 16 + 8x

12 - 16 = 8x - 3x

- 4 = 5x

x = - 4/5

Answer 2

`3x+12=2(8+4x)` distribute

`3x+12=16+8x\\` collect like-terms

`3x-8x=16-12\\-5x=4\\x=-(4)/(5)=-0.8`