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4(-x+4)=12 step by step

User Vygintas B
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

-4 x + 16 = 12

-16 -16

-4 x = -4

-4 -4

x = 1

User Zeitgeist
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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

4(-x + 4) = 12

Distribute the 4

-4x + 16 = 12

Subtract 16 on both sides

-4x + 16 - 16 = 12 - 16

-4x = -4

Divide by -4

-4x/4 = -4/-4

x = 1

User Ahawkins
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