Question

-2(3x+12)=72


what does x equal

Answer 1

Answer: X = -16

Step-by-step explanation:

You distribute -6 to "3x" and "12" (-6x + -24 = 72)

add +24 to -24 and do the same to 72 (-6x = 96)

divide -6 by -6 to X by itself, and then divide 96 by -6 (x = -16)

hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

-16

Step-by-step explanation:

first multiply -2 by 3 and 12

then,simplify:)