Question

144 = -12 (x + 5)

find x

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Answer 1

`144=-12x-60\\12x=-204\\x=-17`

Explanation:

Answer 2

-17 =x

Explanation:

144 = -12 (x + 5)

Divide each side by -12

144/-12 = -12 (x + 5)/-12

-12 = x+5

Subtract 5 from each side

-12-5 =x+5-5

-17 =x