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What is the solution to 0.3(12x - 16) = 0.4(12 - 3x)?

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Explanation:

The solution is one-solution

.3(12x-16)=.4(12-3x) (you do the distributive property)

3.6x-4.8=4.8-.12x (you add 1.2 to both sides)

3.6x-3.6=4.8 (You add 3.6 to both sides)

3.6x=8.4 ( You divide 3.6 both numbers)

x=0.4285...

Its a one-solution

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