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Justify your reasoning when solving the equation: 3(x+4)=8x-18

Justify your reasoning when solving the equation: 3(x+4)=8x-18-example-1
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

3x plus 12= 8x -18

subtract twelve on both sides:

3x= 8x- 30

minus 8x on both sides:

-5= -30

divide:6

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