Answer:
4(3x-5)=-80
12x-20=-80
12x =-80+20
12x= -60
X= -60/12
X=-5
Step-by-step explanation:
x = -5
4(3x – 5) = -80
Divide each side by 4
4/4(3x – 5) = -80/4
3x-5 = -20
Add 5 to each side
3x-5+5 = -20+5
3x = -15
Divide by 3
3x/3 = -15/3
