Question 218377
{{{-8(x+3)-4x=60}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8x-24-4x=60}}} Distribute.



{{{-12x-24=60}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-12x=60+24}}} Add {{{24}}} to both sides.



{{{-12x=84}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(84)/(-12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-12}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-7}}}