Question

5x - 2(4x - 12) = -7x - 12

Answer 1

Explanation:

5x - 2(4x - 12) = -7x - 12

Open the bracket

5x - 8x + 24 = -7x - 12

Collect like terms

5x - 8x + 7x = - 12 - 24

4x = -36

x = -36 / 4

x = -9