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4 (x + 5)=12 what is x?

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

4(x + 5) = 12

4x + 20 = 12

4x + 20 - 20 = 12 - 20

4x = -8

4x / 4 = -8 / 4

x = -2

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X in the math problem is negative two
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