Answer:
x = - [tex]\frac{7}{4}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
20x + 12 = 4x - 16 ( subtract 4x from both sides )
16x + 12 = - 16 ( subtract 12 from both sides )
16x = - 28 ( divide both sides by 16 )
x = [tex]\frac{-28}{16}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{7}{4}[/tex] [ = - 1.75 ]
