solve for f.\n8 + 4(f + 8) = 12\nf =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the brackets

$$8 + 4f+32 = 12$$ $$4f + 40=12$$

Step2: Subtract 40 from both sides

$$4f+40 - 40=12 - 40$$ $$4f=-28$$

Step3: Divide both sides by 4

$$\frac{4f}{4}=\frac{-28}{4}$$ $$f = - 7$$

Answer:

$$f=-7$$