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Solve the equation 1 4 (16 + 12x) = 28 by first using the distributive property. The equivalent equation is found by distributing the One-fourth 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:

User Henrique Rocha
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Answer:

Divide by 1/4

Subtract

Divide

8

Explanation:

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