danielleflores61 danielleflores61
  • 11-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation. Show all work.
-2 (4 - x) = 12x – 3
(I think this is 9th grade algebra)

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Аноним Аноним
  • 11-02-2021

Answer:

-1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

-2 (4 - x) = 12x – 3

-8+2x=12x-3

+8            +8

2x=12x+5

-12x  -12x

-10x=5

/-10  /-10

= -1/2

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achadwickschool achadwickschool
  • 11-02-2021

Answer:

x = -1/2 or -0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

-2 (4 - x) = 12x - 3

Distribute the -2

-8 + 2x = 12x -3

Add 3 to both sides

-5 + 2x = 12x

Subtract 2x from both sides

-5 = 10x

Divide both sides by 10

x = -1/2 or -0.5

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