Question 711803
{{{144=-12(x+5)}}} 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=(-204)/(12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{12}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-17}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-17}}}