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Solve for x: -3(4x+3)+4(6x+1)=43

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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

-3(4x+3)+4(6x+1)=43

distribute the -3 and 4

-12x-9+24x+4=43

combine like terms

12x-5=43

add 5 on both sides

12x=48

divide 12 on both sides

x=4

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