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Solve using Combining Like Terms (CLT)
69 - 12x - x = 4

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Answer:

65 - 13x

Explanation:

To combine like terms, you have to the numbers together only if they have an x. So in this case, -12x minus x would be -13x. And for the others, just subtract 69 (nice) by 4. That will pull the 4 to the other side. Thus, your final equation will be 65 - 13x

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