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  • 01-06-2021
  • Mathematics
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-3(_x + 4) = 9x – 12 Using the distributive property, what number would go in the blank in order for the given statement to be correct? ​

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sreedevi102
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  • 01-06-2021

Answer:

-3(-3x + 4) = 9x - 12

Step-by-step explanation:

-3( Ax + 4) = 9x - 12

-3Ax -12 = 9x - 12

Equating coefficients of  x terms on both sides :

-3A = 9

A = -3

Therefore, -3(-3x + 4) = 9x - 12

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