7th grade math problem: 5x = -3(x + 4) + 28

[alpepe]

I need some help please!!! The question is:

. . .5x = -3(x + 4) +28

Here is what I did:

. . .5x = -3(x + 4) + 28
. . .5x = -3x - 12 + 28

This is where im stuck. Do I subtract the twelve? Anything will help. Thank you!

 

[stapel]

Yes, you would subtract the 12 from the 28. Then you would probably want to add 3x to either side of the equation, and then divide through by 8.

Eliz.

 

[alpepe]

Thanks for the help!!!