Question

144=-12(x+5)

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 144 = -12(x + 5) \), you can follow these steps:

1. Distribute -12 on the right side of the equation:
\[
144 = -12x - 60
\]

2. To isolate the term with \( x \), add 60 to both sides:
\[
144 + 60 = -12x
\]
\[
204 = -12x
\]

3. Now, divide both sides by -12 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{204}{-12}
\]
\[
x = -17
\]

The solution to the equation is:
\[
x = -17
\]