Solve the following equation, explaining what you did in each step of your solution. After solving the equation, show the steps to check your solution.

12 + 5 (3 + 8x) = 267

First, you distribute the 5 into the (3+8x). You now have 12+15+40x=267

Then you combine like terms. 27+40x=267

Subtract the 27 on both sides. 40x=240

Then divide both sides by 40. x=6

To check, you do:

12+5 (3+8 (6)) = 267

12+5 (3+48) = 267

12+15+240=267

267=267