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-6(x + 7) = -12 Help plzzzzzz

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Answer:

X = -5

Explanation:

-6(x+7)=-12

Use the distributive property

-6x-42=-12

Add 42 to -42, and 42 to -12

Adding 42 to -42 cancels -42 out

-6x=30

Divide -6 by -6, and 30 by -6

x=-5

User Thwd
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Answer:

x=-5

Explanation:

-6(x + 7)=-12

-6x+-42=-12

-6x=30

x=-5

User Matt Johnson
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