SOLUTION: Solve for x: 3(-2x-4) = 2x + 16

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Question 666991: Solve for x:
3(-2x-4) = 2x + 16

Answer by jof5269(1)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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-6x-12=2x+16
subtract or add like terms in each side
-8x=28
divide 28 by -8
x=-28/8
simplify
x=-7/2

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