Using the Distributive Property to Solve
Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 36-4x + 5) = 12
1. Use the distributive property:
3(-4x) + 3(5) = 12
-12x + 15 = 12
-12x + 15 - 15 = 12 - 15
-12x = -1
Use the subtraction property of equality:
Division property of equality
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