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1) 5x + 12 = -33
whats the answer to this ?? please help

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Answer:


x=-9

Explanation:


5x+12=-33

Subtract 12 from both sides. The left side cancels:


(5x+12)-12=(-33)-12\\5x=-45

Divide both sides by 5. The left side cancels:


(5x)/5=(-45)/5\\x=-9

The value of x is -9.

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