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8x+2(3x-12)=-122
Find the value for x. I'm so bad at this kind of thing plz I need help

User Mawtex
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Answer: x=-7

Explanation:

1. distribute the 2 to (3x-12) >>>> 8x+6x-24=-122

2. add 8x and 6x to get 14x >>>> 14x-24=-122

3. add 24 to both sides>>>> 14x=-98

4. divide 14 by both sides>>>x=-7

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