Question

Which is the value of x in the equation?

4(x−3)=40

A. 13
B. 14
C. 15
D. 16

Answer 1

4(x-3)=40
distribute 4, so 4x - 12 = 40
+ 12 +12
4x/4= 52/4

x=13

Answer 2

x=13

Explanation:

4(x-3)=40

x-3=40/4

x-3=10

x=10+3

x=13

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