Question

Solve for x.

3(4x−12)=84
(1 point)
Responses

x = 15
x = 15

x = 12
x = 12

x = 10
x = 10

x = 4

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve for x, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

First, distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses:

12x - 36 = 84

Next, combine like terms by adding 36 to both sides:

12x = 120

Finally, divide both sides by 12 to solve for x:

x = 10