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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-4(2+x)=12$$

Solve for x

$x=-5$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $-4$.

$$2+x=\frac{12}{-4}$$

Divide $12$ by $-4$ to get $-3$.

$$2+x=-3$$

Subtract $2$ from both sides.

$$x=-3-2$$

Subtract $2$ from $-3$ to get $-5$.

$$x=-5$$