Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{5}{8}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 4(3 + x) + 5 = 4(x + 3) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides
- 12 - 4x + 5 = 4x + 12 , that is
17 - 4x = 4x + 12 ( subtract 4x from both sides )
17 - 8x = 12 ( subtract 17 from both sides )
- 8x = - 5 ( divide both sides by - 8 )
x = [tex]\frac{-5}{-8}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{5}{8}[/tex]
