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23 August, 17:20

How do you solve this 2 step equation: - 12 (x+5) = 144

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  1. 23 August, 17:32
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    First you have to distribute the - 12 to the x and 5. So you would get - 12x - 60=144. Then you add 60 to each side and get - 12x=204. Then divide 204 by - 12 and you get the answer of x=-17.
  2. 23 August, 17:32
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    -12 (x+5) = 144

    (use distributive property) - 12x + (-60) = 144

    +60 + 60

    -12x=204

    -204 - 204

    -12x-204=0

    +12x + 12x

    -204=12x

    -204/12 12x/12

    -17=x

    x=-17
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