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I need help pls help me

I need help pls help me-example-1
User Ronedg
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-4(x+13) + 3x = 80
expand by using distributive property
-4x - 52 + 3x = 80
combine like terms
-x - 52 = 80
add 52 on both sides
-x = 132
multiply (-1) to both sides
x = -132

Answer
x = -132
User Kero
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-4x-52 + 3x= 80
-1x-52=80
-1x=132
x=-132
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