Question

12(x + 9)= -108 :solve algebraically

Answer 1

x = -18

Solution:

equation: 12(x + 9) = -108

Step 1: divide both sides by 12.

12(x + 9) -108

______ = _____

12 12

-108

x + 9 = ____ (solve -108/12)

12

Step 2: subtract 9 in both sides.

x + 9 = -9

x + 9 - 9 = -9 - 9

Last step: solve for x.

x = -9 - 9

x = -18

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Answer 2

-24

Explanation:

12 (x+9)=-180

12x+108=-180

12x=-180-108

12x=-288

12x/12=-288/12

x=-24