Which value of x makes the following equation true? 3 (x - 4) = - 2x + 18 A. 7 B. 9 C. 10 D. 6

3x-12=-2x+18 (distributive property)

Now add two x to both sides.

5x-12=18

Now add. 12 to both sides.

5x=30

Divide both sides by 5.

x=6

3 (x - 4) = - 2x + 18

Basically, you need to solve for x

3 (x - 4) = - 2x + 18

3x - 12 = - 2x + 18

+2x + 2x

5x - 12 = 18

+12 + 12

5x = 30

x = 6

Answer: The value that makes this equation true would be 6.