10. 4 (x - 1) - 5 = 3x + 7

how do i Distribute

x=16

Step-by-step explanation:

The Distributive property says a (b+c) = ab+ac

1) You have 4 (x-1) ... This can be simplified to 4x-4

4x-4-5=3x+7

2) Combine alike terms:

4x-9=3x+7

3) add a 9 to both sides:

4x=3x+16

4) subtract a 3x from both sides:

x=16