Solve and check. 4(x + 5) = 16

Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 127 number 12

Asked by Dee Dee on 08 Apr 10:51

Last updated by anonymous on 08 Apr 18:00

Answered by CherieS on 08 Apr 18:00

4(x + 5) = 16

4(x) +4(5)=16

4x+20=16

4x+20-20=16-20

4x=-4

4x/4=-4/4

x=-1

Check:

4(x + 5) = 16

4(-1+5)=16

4(4)=16

16=16