Question

How to show work for 4(x+5)=12

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

Step 1:

Do distributive Property.

4(x+5)=12

4x+20=12

Step 2:

Combine like terms.

4x+20=12

(subtract 20 from both sides of the equation)

4x=12-20

Step 4:

Solve

4x=-8

Step 5:

Divide by coefficient which is 4.

x=-2

I hope this helps :)