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Solve the equation 6(x-5) =12

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

6(x-5)=12

We will use the distributive property to get the answer of 6(x-5)

6(x-5)=12

6x-30=12

6x=12+30

6x=42

6x/6=42/6

x=7

Proof:

6(x-5)=12

6(7-5)=12

42-30=12

12=12 or

6(7-5)=12

6(2)=12

12=12

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