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4(4x -4) + x +4= -46

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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

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User Andre Bossard
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Answer:

X=-2

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4(4x−4)+x+4=−46

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4(4x−4)+x+4=−46

(4)(4x)+(4)(−4)+x+4=−46(Distribute)

16x+−16+x+4=−46

(16x+x)+(−16+4)=−46(Combine Like Terms)

17x+−12=−46

17x−12=−46

Step 2: Add 12 to both sides.

17x−12+12=−46+12

17x=−34

Step 3: Divide both sides by 17.

17x

17

=

−34

17

x=−2

Answer:

x=−2

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