Answer:
4(x+3)=-24
first, distribute 4 to (x+3)
4x+12=-24
second, combine like terms
transpose 12 on the other side
take note that when transposing, the sign will change
4x=-24 + -12
third, add the constants
4x=-36 (when adding or subtracting two integers with same signs, their signs will remain)
fourth, divide them both by 4
since we are looking for the x
4x/4=-36/4
last, cancel the 4s on the left side
take note that when multiplying or dividing integers with different signs, their signs will be negative
x=-9
final answer: x = -9
hope this helps!
