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12(x - 4) = 144 distributive property​

User Hinterbu
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Answer:

x=16

Explanation:

12(x - 4) = 144

Multiply 12*x and 12*-4

12x-48=144

Add 48 to get x on only one side

12x=192

Divide 12x/12 and 192/12

x=16

User Evenodd
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Answer:

12x-48=144

Explanation:

X= 16

User Vinayak Dornala
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