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Can someone help me solve this please quick I’m really stuck! This is my last question

Can someone help me solve this please quick I’m really stuck! This is my last question-example-1

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Answer:

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


4-3(x+6)=28

The very first step we should take is to subtract 4 from both sides. In fact, this is the only step we can take (without complicating things). So:


(4-3(x+6))-4=(28)-4

The left side cancels. Subtract on the right:


-3(x+6)=24

To solve, divide both sides by -3:


x+6=-8

Now, subtract 6 from both sides. So:


x=-14

The value of x would be -14.

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