How do you solve #2x + 96( x + 12) = 180#?

2 Answers
Mar 5, 2018

#x=-486/49#

Explanation:

Distribute:

#2x+96x+1152=180#

Simplify:

#98x=-972#

#x=-486/49#

Mar 5, 2018

#x=(-486)/49#

Explanation:

#2x+96(x+12)=180#

#2x+96x+1152=180#

#2x + 96x = 180 - 1152#

#98x = -972#

#x=(-972)/98#

#x=(-486)/49#