Question

How do you solve `4+ 4( - 5- 3x ) = - 88`?

Answer 1

`x=6`

Explanation:

Start by distributing the 4.

`4+4(-5-3x)=-88`
`4-20-12x=-88`

Then simplify and isolate x.

`-16-12x=-88`
`-12x=-72`
`x=6`