Find the solution to the equation

What is the solution to the equation 12(x + 5) = 4x ?

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12(x + 5) = 4x
12x + 60 = 4x   {used distributive property}
60 = -8x   {subtracted 12x from each side}
x = -60/8   {divided each side by -8}
x = -7.5   {changed to decimal}

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