How to solve -4(6x +3) = -12(12 x + 10)

Mathematics

2 answers:

exis [7]3 years ago

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Distribute: -24x - 12 = -144x - 120

Add 12 to both sides: -24x = -144x - 108

Add 144x to both sides: 120x = -108

Divide by 120 on both sides: x = -0.9

Scorpion4ik [409]3 years ago

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Answer:

$x=-\frac{9}{10}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Apply Distributive Property: $-24x-12=-144x-120$

Make equation = to x by adding 12 to both sides, adding 144x to both sides, and simplifying.

You should then get the equation: $120x=-108$

From here you divide 120 from both sides, and you should then get your answer.

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