Question

How do you solve `3(x-4)=-10`?

Answer 1

`x= 2/3`

Explanation:

`3(x-4)=-10`

Distribute

`3x-12=-10`

Add `12` on both sides of the equal sign

`3x-12+12=-10+12`

`3x=2`

Divide both sides of the equal sign by `3`

`(3x)/3 =2/3`

`x=2/3`