Pre-Algebra Examples

$4 (3 x - 2) = 52$

Step 1

Simplify $4 (3 x - 2)$ .

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Step 1.1

Apply the distributive property.

$4 (3 x) + 4 \cdot - 2 = 52$

Step 1.2

Multiply.

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Step 1.2.1

Multiply $3$ by $4$ .

$12 x + 4 \cdot - 2 = 52$

Step 1.2.2

Multiply $4$ by $- 2$ .

$12 x - 8 = 52$

Step 2

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

$x = 5$

Step 3