Question 1158065
A)taking three from x {{{x-3}}}
Multiplying the answer by 4 {{{4(x-3)}}}
Taking three from five times x {{{5x-3}}}
Answer: {{{4(x-3)=5x-3}}}


B)4(x-3)=5x-3
4x-12=5x-3    (Distribute the 4)
(subtract 4x from both sides)      
-12=x-3
(Add three to both sides)
-9=x


{{{x=-9}}}