25 points! 5(3x - 4) + 12 = 52

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

x = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps we need to take:

1. Simplify left side.

2. Separate the variable and its coefficient from constants

3. Divide both sides by the coefficient to find "x

1) Simplify left side.

5(3x - 4) + 12 = 52

15x - 20 + 12 = 52

15x - 8 = 52

2) Separate the variable and its coefficient from constants by adding 8 to both sides.

15x - 8 + 8 = 52 + 8

15x = 60

3) Divide both sides by the coefficient to find x. (the coefficient is the number that comes before the variable)

15x / 15 = 60 / 15

x = 4

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you isolate the x value from the left side of the equation by subtracting 12 and dividing 5 from both sides.

> 5(3x - 4) + 12 = 52

      3x - 4 = 8

Next, you have to add 4 and divide by 3 on both sides to isolate the x value and to find the solution.

> 3x - 4 = 8

      x = 3

Finally, the solution for x is 3

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