-3(x-4)=20

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Solution for -3(x-4)=20 equation: 


Simplifying
-3(x + -4) = 20

Reorder the terms:
-3(-4 + x) = 20
(-4 * -3 + x * -3) = 20
(12 + -3x) = 20

Solving
12 + -3x = 20

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-12' to each side of the equation.
12 + -12 + -3x = 20 + -12

Combine like terms: 12 + -12 = 0
0 + -3x = 20 + -12
-3x = 20 + -12

Combine like terms: 20 + -12 = 8
-3x = 8

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = -2.666666667

Simplifying
x = -2.666666667

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