22-06-2018
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Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 3(-4x+5)=12

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22-06-2018

3(-4x+5)=12 (Divide by 3 on both sides)
-4x+5=4 (Add -5 to both sides)
-4x=-1 (Divide by -4 on both sides)
x=1/4

Check:
3(-4(1/4)+5)=12
3(-1+5)=12
3(4)=12
So, your final answer is x=1/4

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