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Solve the equation: 1/4(x - 12) = -4

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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

1/4(x - 12) = -4

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4

x - 12 = -16

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

x = -16 + 12

Calculate the sum

x = -4

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