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Need the answer to: 144 = -12(x+5) x =

User Nevsan
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Answer:

x = -17

Explanation:

144 = -12(x + 5)

distribute the -12

144 = -12x - 60

add 60 to both sides

204 = -12x

divide by -12

-17 = x

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