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  • 06-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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Question 4
Solve 4(3x + 5) = 2

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  • 06-09-2020

Answer:

-3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

So we have the equation:

[tex]4(3x+5)=2[/tex]

Distribute the left:

[tex]12x+20=2[/tex]

Subtract 20 from both sides:

[tex]12x=-18[/tex]

Divide both sides by 12:

[tex]x=-18/12=-3/2[/tex]

So, our answer is -3/2 or -1.5.

And we're done!

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