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3x+ 12 = 2(8+ 4x)

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  • Answer:

x = - 4/5

  • Explanation:

3x + 12 = 2(8 + 4x)

3x + 12 = 16 + 8x

12 - 16 = 8x - 3x

- 4 = 5x

x = - 4/5

User Pat Lillis
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3x+12=2(8+4x) distribute


3x+12=16+8x\\ collect like-terms


3x-8x=16-12\\-5x=4\\x=-(4)/(5)=-0.8

User Wergeld
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