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What is the solution to the equation
12x + 4 = 18% -2

User Areli
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answer:

x= -97/200

alternative form:

x= -0.485

Explanation:

12x+4=18%-2

calculate

12x+4=18/100-2

subtract 18/100 by 2

12x+4= -90/50

subtract 4 from both sides

12x= -291/50

divide both sides by 12

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x= -97/200

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