Question

Solve the following equation.

5(x - 4) = 12

x=

Answer 1

First you multiply the 5 by the values inside the parentheses, so you have
5x-20=12 you then add 20 to both sides to get
5x=32 We finish by getting x by itself, so we divide both sides by 5
x=6.4

Answer 2

Good job @MChromer

Answer 3

Thank you!