Answer:
x = -1.2
Step-by-step explanation:
Th given equation is :
34(x + 4) = 14(x + 8)
Step (A) Distribute 34 on the left side of the equation such as :
34x + 34(4) = 14(x + 8)
34x + 136 = 14(x + 8)
Step (B) Distribute 14 on the right side of the equation such as :
34x + 136 = 14x + 14(8)
34x + 136 = 14x + 112
Step (C) Subtract 14x from each side of the equation.
34x + 136 - 14x = 14x + 112 -14x
20x + 136 = 112
Step (D) Subtract 136 from each side of the equation.
20x + 136 -136 = 112 -136
20x = -24
Step (E) Divide both side by 20

So, the value of x is (-1.2). Hence, steps (D) and (E) are incorrect.
V = 126 if that's what you're looking for
Bill tells Matt that he has 3 kids. This means that in this item, we have three unknowns, those are the ages of the three kids. First, the product of the ages is 72.
(x)(y)(z) = 72
Also, for the sum of their ages, we have
x + y + z =?
There are three variables in the equation which means that 3 equations should also be presented to determine the ages of the three children.