Question

Pls helpASAP!!! 3x+ 12 = 2(8+ 4x)

Answer 1

$3x+12=2(8+4x)$ distribute

$3x+12=16+8x$ collect like-terms

$3x-8x=16-12\\-5x=4\\x=-\frac{4}{5}=-0.8$

Answer 2

• Answer:

x = - 4/5

• Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 12 = 2(8 + 4x)

3x + 12 = 16 + 8x

12 - 16 = 8x - 3x

- 4 = 5x

x = - 4/5