Question

Solve the equation 3(x - 2) = 12

Answer 1

The answer is:

x = 6

Work/explanation:

For now, I will focus on the left side, and use the distributive property.

`\begin{gathered}\sf{3(x-2)=12}\\\\\sf{3x-6=12}\\\\\bf{Add~6~on~each~side}\\\\\sf{3x=18}\\\\\sf{x=6}\end{gathered}`

Hence, x = 6.

Answer 2

`3(x - 2) = 12`

`x - 2 = 4`

`x = 4 + 2`

`x = 6`