Question

$38 = -4(x - 12)$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the right-hand side

$38 = -4x + 48$

Step2: Subtract 48 from both sides

$38 - 48 = -4x + 48 - 48$
$-10 = -4x$

Step3: Divide by -4 on both sides

$\frac{-10}{-4} = \frac{-4x}{-4}$
$x = \frac{10}{4} = \frac{5}{2}$

Answer:

$x = \frac{5}{2}$ or $x=2.5$