Question

Solve: - (g+ 12) = 5(9 - 12)

Answer 1

g = 3

Explanation:

- (g+ 12) = 5(9 - 12) (remove parentheses by distributive property. See attached for reference)

g(-1) + 12(-1) = 9(5) -12(5)

-g - 12 = 45 - 60

-g - 12 = -15 (add 12 to both sides)

-g = -15 + 12

-g = -3 (multiply both sides by -1)

g = 3

Answer 2

-27

Explanation:

(g+ 12) = 5(9 - 12)

g = 45 - 60 - 12

g = - 27