To solve the equation \( 4(3x - 2) = -24 \), let's go through the steps and then determine the value of \( x \).
Step-by-step solution:
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Step 1: Distribute the 4 on the left side of the equation:
\[ 4(3x) - 4(2) = -24 \]
Which simplifies to:
\[ 12x - 8 = -24 \] -
Step 2: Add 8 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[ 12x - 8 + 8 = -24 + 8 \]
Which simplifies to:
\[ 12x = -16 \] -
Step 3: Divide both sides by 12 to solve for \( x \):
\[ x = \frac{-16}{12} \]
Which simplifies to:
\[ x = \frac{-4}{3} \]
Or in decimal form:
\[ x = -\frac{4}{3} \]
Final answer for the value of \( x \):
- \( x = -\frac{4}{3} \) (or "x is equal to negative 4 thirds").
Summary of the answers to fill in your form:
- Step 1: Distribute the 4: \( 12x - 8 = -24 \).
- Step 2: Add 8 to both sides: \( 12x = -16 \).
- Step 3: Divide by 12: \( x = -\frac{4}{3} \).
From the available responses for Question 2, the correct answer is:
- \( x = \frac{-4}{3} \) or "x is equal to negative 4 thirds."