Question

12(x + 10) = 24; x =
please help

Answer 1

x = -8

Explanation:

distribute first: 12(x+10)=24 turns into 12x+120=24

subtract 120 from both sides and you're left with 12x = -96

divide each side by 12 and you get x = -8

Answer 2

Explanation:

Distributive property

12x+120=24

12x=-96

x=-8