Answer:
x=-1
Step-by-step explanation:
3(x+5)=12
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
(3)(x)+(3)(5)=12(Distribute)
3x+15=12
Step 2: Subtract 15 from both sides.
3x+15−15=12−15
3x=−3
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3x
3
=
−3
x=−1
x = -1
Divide each side by 3
3/3(x+5)=12/3
x+5 = 4
Subtract 5 from each side
x+5-5 = 4-5
