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6(x+8)=-36 what does x equal

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Answer:

6(x+8)=-36

6x+48=-36

6x=84

x=14

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Answer:

Explanation:

6(x+8) = -36

divide both sides by 6: x+8 = -6

subtract 8 from both sides: x = -14

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