3(4x−7)=27 what does x =

3(4x - 7) = 27

First, divide both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like: 
Second, simplify  to 9. / Your problem should look like: 
Third, add 7 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: 
Fourth, add 9 + 7 to get 16. / Your problem should look like: 
Fifth, divide both sides by 4. (4 times 4 is 16) / Your problem should look like: 
Sixth, simplify  to 4. / Your problem should look like: 

 x = 4

3(4x−7)=27

(3)(4x)+(3)(−7)=27(Distribute)

12x+−21=27

12x−21=27

Add 21 to both sides.

12x−21+21=27+21

12x=48

Divide both sides by 12.

12x/12=48/12

x=4