Question

consider this equation: 4(3x - 2)=-24. determine the value of x. (1 point) x = -6 x = -4 x = -\frac{4}{3} x = \frac{8}{3}

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$4(3x - 2)=12x-8$. So the equation becomes $12x - 8=-24$.

Step2: Add 8 to both sides

$12x-8 + 8=-24 + 8$, which simplifies to $12x=-16$.

Step3: Divide both sides by 12

$x=\frac{-16}{12}=-\frac{4}{3}$.

Answer:

$x =-\frac{4}{3}$