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Answer the equation -4(z-12)=42

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Answer:

x = 3/2

Explanation:

-4(z-12)=42

Distribute

-4x + 48 = 42

Subtract 48 from each side

-4x +48-48 = 42-48

-4x = -6

Divide by -4

-4x/-4 = -6/-4

x = 3/2

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