Question

3(x-4) =12x
solve the equation and explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

3x-12 = 12x

3x = 12x +12

-9x = 12

(divide by -9)

= 4/-3

Answer 2

-4/3 or -1 1/3

Explanation:

First you use distibutive property on the left side then you want to devide and multiple until x is by itself.