Can you solve 12 parenthisis 3x - 8 parentisis equals 48?

Answer 1

12(3x-8)=48

1. Distribute the 12 to the 3x and -8, that would give you 36x-96=48
2. Next add the -96 to both sides of the equation resulting in 36x=144
3. Lastly divide both sides of the equation by 36 giving you the result of x=4