14=-1/2(8x + 12)solve for x

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ANSWER:

The value of x is -5

Explanation:

We have the following equation:

$14=-(1)/(2)\mleft(8x+12\mright)$

Solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} -2\cdot14=8x+12 \\ 8x=-28-12 \\ x=(-40)/(8) \\ x=-5 \end{gathered}$

Sestertius answered Jan 30, 2023

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