Question

Please solve 3(x - 4) = -3

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

3(x-4) =-3

3x - 12 =-3

3x=-3 +12

3x=9

x=9 :3

x=3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(x−4)=−3

(3)(x)+(3)(−4)=−3(Distribute)

3x+−12=−3

3x−12=−3

Step 2: Add 12 to both sides.

3x−12+12=−3+12

3x=9

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.

3x

3

=

9

3

x=3