Answer: x = -8
Step-by-step explanation: To solve for <em>x</em> in this equation, our first task is to simplify the left side by distributing the 12 through both terms inside the parentheses.
When we do that, we get 12 times x which is
12x and 12 times 10 which is 120.
So we have 12x + 120 = 24.
Our next task is to isolate the x term by subtracting 120 from both sides of the equation. On the left, 120 - 120 cancels and we're left with 12x. On the right, 24 - 120 simplifies to -96 so we have 12x = -96.
To get <em>x</em> by itself, we divide both sides by 12 and <em>x = -8</em>.
Work is also attached in the image provided.
