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Find the mistake! 1/4(x+12)=2 1/4x=10 x=-40

Find the mistake! 1/4(x+12)=2 1/4x=10 x=-40
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Find the mistake!


1/4(x+12)=2

1/4x=10

x=-40

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User Marques
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1/4(x+12)=2
1/4x + 12/4=2. 12/4=3
1/4x +3=2
-3 -3
1/4x=-1
(4/1)X (1/4x)=-1(4/1)

X=-4
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