Question

Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 3(−4x + 5) = 12.1. Use the distributive property: 2. Use the subtraction property of equality:3. Division property of equality: 3(−4x) + 3(5) = 12−12x + 15 = 12−12x + 15 − 15 = 12 − 15−12x = −3 x =

Answer 1

Answer:

1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Take my word for it.

(Yes I know this answer is late)

Answer 2

Answer:

$x =\frac{7}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given equation,

$3(-4x + 5) = 12$

Step 1 : Using distributive of equality,

$3(-4x) + 3(5) = 12$

Step 2 : simplify,

$-12x + 15 = 12$

Step 3 : Using subtraction property of equality,

$-12x = 12 - 15$

Step 4 : Simplify,

$-12x = -7$

Step 5 : Using division property of equality,

$x =\frac{7}{12}$