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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

4(3 - 2x) = 15

User Hookenz
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Answer:

Explanation:

4(3-2x)=15

Distribute 4:

12-8x= 15

Subtract 12:

-8x= 3

Divide

X= -3/8 or -0.375

User Cantfindname
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ANSWER


x = - (3)/(8)

EXPLANATION

The given equation is:

4(3 - 2x) = 15

Expand the parenthesis to obtain:

12-8x=15

Group similar terms to get;

-8x=15-12

Combine similar terms to get:

-8x=3

Divide both sides by -8


x = - (3)/(8)

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