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Please show work 3[x+4]+4x= -2

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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

3[x+4]+4x=-2

The 3 multiplies x and 4

3x+12+4x=-2

Group like terms

3x+4x=-2-12

7x=-14

Divide through by 7

7x/7=-14/7

x=-2

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