Question

Solve –4(x + 3) = 16

Answer 1

-4(x+3)=16



-4x-12=16



-4x=16+12



-4x=28



x=28/(-4)



x=-7

Answer 2

\[-4(x+3)=16\]
\[-4(x) +(-4)(3) = 16\]
\[-4x-12=16\]
\[-4x=16+12\]
\[-4x=28\]
\[x=28/(-4)\]
\[x=-7\]