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  • 08-04-2019
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What is the value of x in the equation below? 4(x + 3) = 9x + 16 + 3x

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  • 08-04-2019

Answer:

x = -1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

4(x + 3) = 9x + 16 + 3x

Distribute the 4

4x +12 = 9x+16+3x

Combine like terms

4x+12 = 12x+16

Subtract 4x

4x-4x+12 = 12x-4x+16

12 = 8x+16

Subtract 16

12-16 = 8x+16-16

-4 =8x

Divide by 8

-4/8 =8x/8

-1/2 =x

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