Question

What is the solution to the equation?



4(x – 3) = 7x + 24









A.

x = –12








B.

x = 12








C.

x = –36








D.

x = 4

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Distribute

Answer 3

4 times x =?
4 times -3=?

Answer 4

4*1=4 and 4*3=12

Answer 5

Good so
4x-12=7x+24
Now add 12 to both sides
24+12=?

Answer 6

36

Answer 7

Good
4x=7x+36
4-7=?

Answer 8

3

Answer 9

you get -3
\[\huge~\rm~-3x=36\]
Divide both sides by -3
x=36 divided by -3

Answer 10

1 and 12

Answer 11

good so x=-12