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Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 36-4x + 5) = 12
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1 Use the distributive property:
2 Use the subtraction property of equality
3. Division property of equality:
3(-4x) + 3(5) = 12
-12x + 15 = 12
- 12x + 15 - 15 = 12 - 15
-12x = -3
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Answer:

[tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given expression:

         3(-4x + 5) = 12

To solve for x;

  Use the distributive property to open the parentheses;

     3(-4x) + 3(5) = 12

      -12x + 15 = 12

 then, add -15 to both sides;

    -12x + 15 + (-15) = 12 + (-15)

            -12x  = -3

  divide both sides by -12;

        [tex]\frac{-12x}{-12}[/tex]   = [tex]\frac{-3}{-12}[/tex]

           x  = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]

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