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3(x +4)=-18

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Explanation:


3(x + 4) = - 18 \\ (x + 4) = ( - 18)/(3 ) \\ (x + 4) = - 6 \\ x = - 6 - 4 \\ x = - 10

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Answer:

x = -10

3(x + 4) = -18

3x + 12 = -18

3x + 12 = -18

3x = -18-12

3x = -30

x= -30/3

x = -10

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