SOLUTION: if I need to solve for x how would I work this one out? -2 (6x - 8) = -20 + (2)(4)

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Question 116423: if I need to solve for x how would I work this one out?
-2 (6x - 8) = -20 + (2)(4)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2 (6x - 8) = -20 + (2)(4)
-12x+8 = -20+8
-12x = 20
x = 20/(-12) = -5/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.