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3/4 (4x+8)=-12. Distributive property

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Answer:

x = -6

Explanation:

I'm assuming you're solving for x

3/4 (4x + 8) = -12

you distribute the 3/4 to 4x and 8 so

3/4 times 4x = 3x

3/4 times 8 = 6

now looks like

3x + 6 = -12

3x = -12 - 6

3x = -18

x = -6

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