Question

Solve for x:
4(x + 3) + 5 = 73

Answer 1

Answer:

x=14

Step-by-step explanation:

4x + 12 plus 5 equals 73 combine like terms 12 + 5 = 17 4x+17 = 73 -17 from both sides 4x=56 divide 4 by both sides

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

When you read this equation you gotta remember a few things, chill- you got this, work from left to right, and start with the parenthesis.

So out of those things I mentioned, I am pretty chill right now so let's get going! Work from left to right. Distributing the parenthesis.

$4(x +3) + 5 = 73\\4x + 12 + 5 = 73$

Also keep in mind what you do to one side ya do to the other.

$4x + 12 + 5 = 73\\4x + 17 = 73$

     

Subtract 17 from both sides.

$4x = 56\\\\\frac{4x}{4} = x\\ \\\frac{56}{4} = 14$

x= 14

Sorry that was long but hopefully, it helped. Have a great day!