Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression. 1(8+x+4) = 0

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Piedar · Answer 1 · 2022-10-14T04:46:51+0000

Answer:

x = -12

Explanation:

1 x 8 = 8

1 x x = 1x

1 x 4 = 4

rewrite expression

8 + 1x + 4 = 0

combine like terms

8 + 4 = 12

1x + 12 = 0

subtract 12 from both sides

12 - 12 = 0

0 - 12 = -12

1x = -12

divide by 1 on both sides to get x by itself

1x/1 = x

-12/1 = -12

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