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Solve for x 3(4x+2)-4x-2=-4

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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

3(4x + 2) - 4x - 2 = -4

~Distribute left side

12x + 6 - 4x - 2 = -4

~Combine like terms

8x + 4 = -4

~Subtract 4 to both sides

8x = -8

~Divide 8 to both sides

x = -1

Best of Luck!

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