SOLUTION: 4(x-3)=-20

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Question 1150256: 4(x-3)=-20
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-12=-20 distributive law
4x=-8
x=-2

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4(x-3)=-20
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If you want to solve for x, you should say, "Solve for x."
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4(x-3)=-20
x-3 = -5
x = -2