Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 3(−4x + 5) = 12.

1. Use the distributive property:



2. Use the subtraction property of equality:

3. Division property of equality:


3(−4x) + 3(5) = 12

−12x + 15 = 12

−12x + 15 − 15 = 12 − 15

−12x = −3

x =