SOLUTION: X+ (4x+32) = 12

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Question 784689: X+ (4x+32) = 12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B1%284x%2B32%29=12 Start with the given equation.


x%2B4x%2B32=12 Distribute.


5x%2B32=12 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=12-32 Subtract 32 from both sides.


5x=-20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-20%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=-4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4