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-4(-3x - 8) - 34 Simplify.

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Answer:

12x-2

Explanation:

-4(-3x - 8) - 34

distribute

12x+32-34

add like terms

12x-2

User Custodio
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Answer:


12x-2

Explanation:


-4(-3x-8)-34 (Distribute the -4)


12x+32-34 (Subtract)


12x-2

And if you want to find x.


12x-2=0 (Add 2 on both sides)


12x=2 (Divide by 12 on both sides)


x=(2)/(12)= (1)/(6)

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