Solve the equation. Provide your answer as a simplified fraction or round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary. (-3/2)(4x + 2) + 2x = -30 x = _______ ?

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Solve the equation. Provide your answer as a simplified fraction or round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

(-3/2)(4x + 2) + 2x = -30

x = _______ ?

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$( - 3)/(2) (4x + 2) + 2x = - 30 \\ ( - 3 * 4x)/(2) + ( - 3 * 2)/(2) + 2x = - 30 \\ - 6x + - 3 + 2x = - 30 \\ - 4x - 3 = -30 \\ - 4x = -27\\ x = (-27)/( - 4) \\ = 6.75 = 7 \\ thank \: you$