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Question 4
Solve 4(3x + 5) = 2

User Audiomason
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Answer:

-3/2

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


4(3x+5)=2

Distribute the left:


12x+20=2

Subtract 20 from both sides:


12x=-18

Divide both sides by 12:


x=-18/12=-3/2

So, our answer is -3/2 or -1.5.

And we're done!

User Raul Gonzalez
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