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Solve for x -12 = -4 (-6x - 3 )

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Answer:

-24/23 = x

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

x - 12 = -4(-6x - 3)

Step 2: Solve for x

Distribute -4: x - 12 = 24x + 12

Subtract x on both sides: -12 = 23x + 12

Subtract 12 on both sides: -24 = 23x

Divide both sides by 23: -24/23 = x

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