Question

Solve the following equation.

4(3 - 2x) = 15

x=

Answer 1

distributive property is a(b - c) = ab - ac
so 4(3 - 2x) = 12 - 8x
so for 4(3 - 2x) = 15 distribute
12 - 8x = 15 then subtract 12 from both sides
-12 -12
-8x = 3 then divide both sides by Negative 8
/-8 /-8
so x = three divided by negative eight