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How do I solve 12(9-6x)=696-12?

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Answer:

x= -8

Explanation:

This can be done several ways:

The easiest is to factor out 12 from both sides so:

12(9-6x) = 12 (58-1)

12(9-6x) = 12 (57)

Cancel 12 from both sides so:

9-6x = 57, then...

-6x = 48

x= -8

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