Question

25 points!

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps we need to take:

1. Simplify left side.

2. Separate the variable and its coefficient from constants

3. Divide both sides by the coefficient to find "x

1) Simplify left side.

5(3x - 4) + 12 = 52

15x - 20 + 12 = 52

15x - 8 = 52

2) Separate the variable and its coefficient from constants by adding 8 to both sides.

15x - 8 + 8 = 52 + 8

15x = 60

3) Divide both sides by the coefficient to find x. (the coefficient is the number that comes before the variable)

15x / 15 = 60 / 15

x = 4