Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Use the distributive property to get 6x + 36 = -2x + 8 + x

2. Combine like terms 6x + 36 = -x + 8

3. Subtract 36 on both sides. 7x + 36 = 8 > 7x = -28

4. Divide by 7

-28/7 = -4  x=4

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

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

6x + 36 = -2x + 8 + x

+2x          +2x

8x + 36 = 8 + x

-x                  -x

7x + 36 = 8

     -36    -36

7x = -28

7x/ 7  = -28/ 7

x = -4