Question 377056
{{{4(x+3)=x}}}
Multiply through by 4 to remove the left parentheses.
{{{4x + 12 = x}}}
Subtract x from both sides to reduce the equation to all the 'x' on one side.
{{{3x + 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(-4+3)=-4}}}
{{{4(-1) = -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.