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12(4x−5)=18 please help

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Answer:

x= 1.62500

Explanation:

Step 1- Distribute into the parenthesis.

(12)4x-(12)5= 18

Step 2- Multiply to simplify.

48x-60= 18

Step 3- Add 60 to both sides.

48x-60= 18

+60 +60

48x= 78

Step 4- Divide both sides by 48.

48x= 78

48 48

x= 1.62500

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