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Solve the equation

(16 + 12x) = 28 by first using the distributive property.
The equivalent equation is found by distributing the
to get
The first step is
The second step is
The answer is

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Answer: the equivalent equation is found by distributing the 1/4 to get 4+3x=28

the first step is subtract 4 to both sides

the second step is divide both sides by 3

the answer is x=8

Explanation:

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