Question

4(x + 3) = 20

Answer 1

x = 2

Answer 2

4x+12=20
4x=8
x=2

Answer 3

Using the distributive property, distribute 4 through the parenthesis to get
4x +12 = 20
Subtract 12 and divide by 4
4x=8

x=2

Answer 4

using distributive property
\[4(x+3)=20\]
\[4x+12=20\]
transpose 12 to right hand side
\[4x=8\]
\[x=8/4\]
\[x=2\]

Answer 5

4(x+3)/4=20/4
x+3=5
x+3-3=5-3
x=2