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4(x+1)=-16
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

Distributive property: 4x + 4 +16

Subtract whole numbers: 4x =12

Divide by 4: x = 3

User Lee Berger
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

Ok...to earn your full mark you have to follow some steps to prevent you from losing marks as well as getting wrong answer

4(x+1)=-16

So open the bracket first

4x+4=16

To solve further, substrate 4 from both sides

4x=12

Then you will have to make x the subject of formula by dividing both sides by 4

x=3

Therefore the final answer is 3

You can see how simple the question is,but to solve depend on how much you understand how to interpret the question

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