Question

Solve the equation below for x. −12(3x−4)=11

Answer 1

Multiply the bracket by -12

−12(3x−4)=11

-36x+48= 11

Move +48 to other side. Sign changes from +48 to -48.

-36x+48-48= 11-48

-36x= -37

Divide by -36

-36x/-36= -37/-36

x= 37/36

x= 1 1/36

Answers:

x= 37/36 , x= 1 1/36