Question

Solve for x. - 4(x + 3) = 20

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

The answer you should be getting is $x=-8$

Step 1: Simplify both the sides of the equation :

$(-4)(x)+(-4)(3)=20$   $(Distribute)$

$-4x+-12=20$

$-4x-12=20$

Step 2: Add 12 to both the sides :

$-4x-12+12=20+12$

$-4x=32$

Step 3: Divide both the sides by -4:

$\frac{-4x}{-4}=\frac{32}{-4}$

$x=-8$

Now you've got your answer as -8!