Question

4(x-3)+5x=-48

A.-4
B.all real numbers
C.0
D.4

Answer 1

@vera_ewing

Answer 2

So first, distribute 4(x-3)

That would end up as: 4x-12

Answer 3

So then, you have to isolate the variable, which is x.

Answer 4

why did you have to swich the 12 and the 5?

Answer 5

4x - 12 + 5x = -48
4x + 5x - 12 = -48
4x + 5x - 12 + 12 = -48 +12
4x + 5x = -36
9x = -36
x = -4

Answer 6

Ok, so I switched the 12 and the 5 because we have to get all of the x's on the right side.

Answer 7

ooh okay lol sorry im a bit slow lmao

Answer 8

It's ok! :-)