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Solve 12−5x−4kx=y for x.

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Answer:

x =
(12-y)/(4k+5)

Explanation:

12-5x-4kx=y

1. Subtract 12 from both sides.

2.Distrubutive property (factor) a(b+c)=ab+ac

x(-5-4k)=y-12

  • Divide by -5-4k

x =
(y-12)/(-5-4k)

=
(12-y)/(4k+5)

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