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-12(x-7)= -133

Helppppp :( -12(x-7)= -133-example-1
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Answer:

The number is 31

Explanation:

Let the number be x

Subtract 12 from the number = x - 12

Then multiply the difference by -7 = (-7)*(x - 12)

(-7)(x - 12) = -133

-7x - 12*(-7) = -133

-7x + 84 = - 133

-7x = -133 - 84

-7x = -217

x = -217/-7

x = 31

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