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If x - 8 = -10, then find the value of 4x - 12

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Answer:

60 is your answer.

Explanation:

x - 8 = 10

add 8 to both sides,

x = 18

substitute 18 for x in the second equation:

4(18) - 12 = 72 - 12 = 60

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