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12(x-20)=-48 what is x

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Answer:

x = 16

Explanation:

12(x - 20) = -48

Use distributive property

12*x - 12*20 = -48

12x - 240 = -48

Add 240 to both sides

12x = -48 + 240

12x = 192

Divide both sides by 12

x = 192/12

x = 16

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