Question

Solve for x:

4(3x - 4) + 8 = 40

A.

13
B.

3
C.

4
D.

12

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve for x in the equation 4(3x - 4) + 8 = 40, follow these steps:

1. Distribute the 4 on the left side of the equation: 4 * 3x - 4 * 4 + 8 = 40
2. Simplify the equation: 12x - 16 + 8 = 40
3. Combine like terms: 12x - 8 = 40
4. Add 8 to both sides: 12x = 48
5. Divide by 12 on both sides: x = 4

Therefore, the value of x is 4, option C.