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What is the solution to the equation 12(x+5)=4x

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Answer:

-15/2 =x

Explanation:

12(x+5)=4x

Distribute

12x +60 = 4x

Subtract 12x from each side

12x-12x +60 = 4x-12x

60 = -8x

Divide each side by -8

60/-8 = -8x/-8

15/-2 = x

-15/2 =x

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