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How to do this problem -40=12x+8

User Dan Thomas
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Answer:

The answer is x=-4

Explanation:

-40=12x+8

-8 -8

-48=12x

-48/12=x

-4=x

User Caroline
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First subtract 8 from 8 and -40 because it is even.

Then divide -48 by 12, which equals -4.

Hope this helped! If it didn't, tell me what went wrong or confused you.

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