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How to solve for x

12(x+4)+3(-3-2x)=71

User Criss
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Answer:

Explanation:

12(x+4) + 3(-3-2x) = 71

12x + 48 - 9 - 6x = 71

12x - 6x = 71 - 48 + 9

6x = 32

x = 32/6

x = 16/3

x = 5 1/3

User Gurushant
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Answer:

5.333 or 5 1/3

Explanation:

12(x+4)+3(-3-2x)=71

12x+48-9-6x=71

6x+39=71

6x=32

x=5.3333 or 5 1/3

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