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Solve for x: 4 x minus 12 equals 8 x plus 24
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Solve for x: 4 x minus 12 equals 8 x plus 24

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Answer:

x=-9

Explanation:

4x-12=8x+24

First you subtract 4x from both sides because you need to isolate the variable. You now have

-12=4x+24

Subtract 24 from both sides to have 4x all by itself. You now have

-36=4x

Divide by 4 and you get

-9=x

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