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Solve for x.

2(x+9) - 4 = 1x-12

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2(x+9)-4=1x-12

Simplify

2x+18-4=1x-12

Simplify

2x+14=1x-12

+12 both sides

2x+26=1x

-2x both sides

-x=26

×(-1) both sides

x=-26

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