Question

Solve for x.
-3(X + 8) = x - 4

Answer 1

Solve for x

x = −3X − 20

Solve for X

X = −x/3 − 20/3

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

-3(x + 8) = x - 4

-3x - 24 = x - 4

+3x +3x

-24 = 4x - 4

+4 +4

-20 = 4x

-20/4 = x

-5 = x