Question

How to solve 4(x+5)=12

Answer 1

4x+20=12
-20 -20
4x=-8
4 4
X=-2

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

4(x+5)=12

Divide both sides by 4

x+5=12/4

Simplify 12/4 to 3

x+5=3

Subtract five from both sides

x=3-5

Hope this helps!