-3(×+2)=12 what is x equal to

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Answer:

x=-6

Explanation:

Follow along:

1. Distribute the -3 to those within the parenthesis.

-3x-6=12

2. Move the whole numbers to one sides, isolate the variable.

-3x=18

3. Divide both sides by -3

x=-6

Ilya Lavrov answered Jul 15, 2020

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