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12(x - 2 - 3x) + 14
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Answer:

-10/24

Explanation:

12(x-2-3x)+14=0

12(-2-2x)+14=0

-24-24x+14

-10-24x=0

24x=-10

x=-10/24

User Graphileon
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Answer:

-24x - 10

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Expression

12(x - 2 - 3x) + 14

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Combine like terms (x): 12(-2x - 2) + 14
  2. Distribute 12: -24x - 24 + 14
  3. Combine like terms (Z): -24x - 10
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