Question 80150
{{{ -4 + 3(x + 4)= 3x - 4x - 8 }}}

1. Combine like terms. {{{ -4 + 3(x + 4)= -x - 8 }}}

2. Distribute. {{{ -4 + 3x + 12= -x - 8 }}}

3. Again combine. {{{ 3x + 8= -x - 8 }}}

4. Isolate the variable. {{{ 2x = -16 }}}

5. Divide & solve.  {{{x = -8}}}