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What value of x makes the equation 4(5-7x)=6-12x

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Do distributive property
20 - 28x = 6 - 12x
Add 28x to both sides
20 = 6 + 16x
Subtract 6
14 = 16x, x = 14/16 = 7/8
Solution: x = 7/8