SOLUTION: 28+12=-2(3x-8)

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Question 259846: 28+12=-2(3x-8)
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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The only tricky part here is to remember that - a min is a plus
28+12=-6x+16
add 28+12
subtract 16 from both sides
40-16=-6x
24=-6x
-4=x