4(3-4x)-3=5

Solve the equation: 4(3 - 4x) - 3 = 5

• Distribute: 12 - 16x - 3 = 5 → 9 - 16x = 5
• Subtract 9: -16x = -4
• Divide: x = (-4)/(-16) = 1/4

Check: 4(3 - 4(1/4)) - 3 = 4(3 - 1) - 3 = 8 - 3 = 5 ✅

Answer: x = 1/4