Question 180864
{{{3(4x+4)=2(5x+9)-12}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12x+12=10x+18-12}}} Distribute.



{{{12x+12=10x+6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{12x=10x+6-12}}} Subtract {{{12}}} from both sides.



{{{12x-10x=6-12}}} Subtract {{{10x}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=6-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=-6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-6)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-3}}}