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Can someone please help me with this question? " For what value of x makes the equation 4x-3.5 (2x-8) = 40 true"

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

4x-3.5(2x-8)=40

4x-7x+28=40

-3x=40-28

-3x=12

x= -4

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