Solve for x 144=-12(x+5)

Problem

144=−12*(x+5)

Solution

1. Divide both sides of the equation by −12 to isolate the term containing x

144/(−12)=(−12*(x+5))/(−12)

2. Simplify the resulting values on both sides.

−12=x+5

3. Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to solve for x

−12−5=x

4. Combine the constants to find the final value.

−17=x

Final Answer

x=−17

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