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5(4x - 1.5)+12=4x - 2

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(if you’re solving for x)

Answer: -0.406

Step-by-step explanation:

5(4x - 1.5) + 12 = 4x - 2

first, distribute the 5 into the parenthesis

20x - 7.5 + 12 = 4x - 2

then, simplify like terms

20x + 4.5 = 4x - 2

then, put the x terms together

16x + 4.5 = -2

put the constants together

16x = -6.5

solve for x.

x = -0.406
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