Question

He said the value of x is - 40. Is he correct?

yes

no

Answer 1

Answer:

no

Step-by-step explanation: solve using algebra and find that x is definitely not -40

Answer 2

Answer:

no he is not correct

x = - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4(x+12) = 2

divide both sides by 1/4 which is the same as multiplying both sides by 4

x+12 = 8

subtract 12 to isolate x

x = -4