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What is the x value 12(n+3)-6(n-7)= 12

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Answer: n=-11

Explanation:

Apply distributive property where you can:

12n + 36 -6n +42 = 12

Collect like terms:

6n + 78 = 12

Move the constant to the right of the equal sign and do that math:

6n = -66

Divide both sides by 6

n = -11

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