Answer:
x=-2
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1:
Do distributive Property.
4(x+5)=12
4x+20=12
Step 2:
Combine like terms.
4x+20=12
(subtract 20 from both sides of the equation)
4x=12-20
Step 4:
Solve
4x=-8
Step 5:
Divide by coefficient which is 4.
x=-2
I hope this helps :)
