Question

Solve for d. 12−34(d+16)=−5

Answer 1

12−34(d+16)=−5

12−34(d+16)-12=−5-12

−34(d+16)=−17

−34(d+16)/-37=−17/-37

d+16=0.5

d+16-16=0.5-16

d=-15.5

Answer 2

12-34d+544=-5
-34d+556=-5
-34d=-561
D=16.5