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HELPPP PLEASEEEE
enter the value that makes the equation 1/4(12x-8)+2x=-17

HELPPP PLEASEEEE enter the value that makes the equation 1/4(12x-8)+2x=-17-example-1
User Keeno
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

1/4(12x - 8) + 2x = -17

3x - 2 + 2x = -17

3x + 2x = -17 + 2

5x = -15

5x ÷ 5 = -15 ÷ 5

x = -3

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