SOLUTION: 12x+6=-10? what does x equal

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Question 553257: 12x+6=-10?
what does x equal
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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12x%2B6=-10 Start with the given equation.


12x=-10-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


12x=-16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-16%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x.


x=-4%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4%2F3


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