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Solve 12(x - 1) = 40

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Answer:

x = 13/3

Explanation:

12(x - 1) = 40

Distribute

12x -12 = 40

Add 12 to each side

12x -12+12 =40+12

12x = 52

Divid each side by 12

12x/12 =52/12

x = 13/3

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