Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. -3(12x + 12) - 4 = -4 -36x - 36 - 4 = -4 -36x - = -4 combine like terms -36x = 36 x = divide both sides by -36

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$-3(12x + 12)=-3\times12x-3\times12=-36x - 36$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$-36-4=-40$, so the equation becomes $-36x-40 = - 4$

Step3: Add 40 to both sides

$-36x-40 + 40=-4 + 40$, which simplifies to $-36x=36$

Step4: Divide both sides by - 36

$x=\frac{36}{-36}=-1$

Answer:

$x = - 1$