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-3(4x+2)=18 WHAT IS IT????

User Mvallebr
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

-3(4x + 2) = 18

Divide by -3:

-3(4x + 2) / -3 = 18 / -3

4x + 2 = -6

Subtract 2:

4x + 2 - 2 = -6 - 2

4x = -8

Divide by 4:

4x / 4 = -8 / 4

x = -2

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