Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 3(−4x + 5) = 12.
1. Use the distributive property:
2. Use the subtraction property of equality:
3. Division property of equality:
3(−4x) + 3(5) = 12
−12x + 15 = 12
−12x + 15 − 15 = 12 − 15
−12x = −3
x =