Solve the equation

(16 + 12x) = 28 by first using the distributive property.

1

The equivalent equation is found by distributing the

to get

4

The first step is

The second step is

The answer is

Answer: 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(16+12x) = 28

Since 4is a common factor in both terms we take out 4

4 (4+3x) = 28

Now take 4 to the other side

4+3x = 28/4 = 7

Similarly

3x = 7-4 = 3

We end up with 3x=3

So X = 1