Question

how do you solve this problem 3(x-4)=-x

Answer 1

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Answer 2

3x-12=-x
4x=12
x=3

Answer 3

distribute the ex. then subtract x from left. then factor out the x.

Answer 4

you do distributive property

Answer 5

3x-12= -x
3x+x= 12
4x= 12
x= 3

Answer 6

3x-12=-x subtract 3x from -12
-12=-x-3x
-12=x(-1-3) then divide. (-1-3)
x=-12/(-4)
x=3

Answer 7

(-1-3)=-4