Question

12 = -4(-6x-3) Solve the equation. Would I distribute the -4 to the stuff inside the parentheses?

Answer 1

Yes, you would so
-4 x -6x = ?
-4 x-3 = ?

Answer 2

How would that work with the -6x?

Answer 3

12 = -4(-6x-3)
12= 24x+12

Answer 4

a Negative multiplied by a negative = a positive

Answer 5

x = 0?

Answer 6

Yes, so there is no solution.

Answer 7

12=24x+12
subtract 12 from both sides
0=24x
divide both sides by 24
0=x

Answer 8

Thanks!

Answer 9

No Problem :)