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

Mathematics

2 answers:

mart [117]3 years ago

5 0

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

jek_recluse [69]3 years ago

5 0

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

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