SOLUTION: I need help figuring this equation out 4(x+3)=x

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Question 377056: I need help figuring this equation out 4(x+3)=x
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%28x%2B3%29=x
Multiply through by 4 to remove the left parentheses.
4x+%2B+12+=+x
Subtract x from both sides to reduce the equation to all the 'x' on one side.
3x+%2B+12+=+0
Subtract 12 from both sides.
3x+=+-12
Divide both sides by 3 to eliminate the coefficient of 'x'.
x=-4
Always check your work!
In this case, substitute your value of 'x' back into the original equation.
4%28-4%2B3%29=-4
4%28-1%29+=+-4
-4=-4 True!
Remember to clearly answer the question, which I assume was "What is the value of 'x'?"
x = -4
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Done.