Question

Solve for x
-12 = 4(x – 5)
X =

Answer 1

Answer:

-12=4x-20

4x=12+20

4x=32

4 = 4

x=8

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 12 = 4(x - 5) \\ - 12 = 4x - 4 \times 5(bracket \: multipiction) \\ - 12 = 4x - 20 \\ - 12 + 20 = 4x\\ 8 = 4x \\ x = \frac{8}{4} = 2 \\ x = 2 \\ thank \: you$