SOLUTION: -7(x+2)+2= -12

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Question 522466: -7(x+2)+2= -12
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-7%28x%2B2%29%2B2=-12 Start with the given equation.


-7x-14%2B2=-12 Distribute.


-7x-12=-12 Combine like terms on the left side.


-7x=-12%2B12 Add 12 to both sides.


-7x=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%280%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x.


x=0 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=0

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