Question

3(2+4x)=−7x2 please give step by step and end with improper fraction as answer

Answer 1

Answer:

3(2 + 4x) = -7*2

6 + 12x = -7 * 2

6 + 12x = -14

-6          - 6

12x =  -20

/12       /12

x = -5/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{-5}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

3(2 + 4x) = -7 x 2  Distribute the 3

6 + 12x  = -14  Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation

12x = -20  Divide both sides by 12

x = $\frac{-20}{12}$  Divide the top and the bottom of the fraction by 4

x = $\frac{-5}{3}$