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Hello I hope you are doing well . i have a question lease could you answer it with the step by step explication thanks

this is the equation:

-5x+12-7x=-3(5x+8)

thanks

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Answer: X = -12

Explanation:

-5x+12-7x=-3(5x+8)

To solve this, first open the bracket.

-5x+12-7x= -15x - 24

Then, collect like terms

-5x + 15x - 7x= -24 - 12

3x = -36

x = -36/3

x = -12

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