Solve for x: 4(x + 3) + 9 = 41.
Note
First subtract 9: 4(x + 3) = 32. Then divide by 4: x + 3 = 8. Finally subtract 3, giving x = 5.
Solve for x: 4(x + 3) + 9 = 41.
First subtract 9: 4(x + 3) = 32. Then divide by 4: x + 3 = 8. Finally subtract 3, giving x = 5.