SOLUTION: I have to solve for x 144=-12(x+5)

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Question 711803: I have to solve for x 144=-12(x+5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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144=-12%28x%2B5%29 Start with the given equation.


144=-12x-60 Distribute.


0=-12x-60-144 Subtract 144 from both sides.


12x=-60-144 Add 12x to both sides.


12x=-204 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-204%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x.


x=-17 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-17