Question

Solve for x: 4x - 12 = 8x + 24

Answer 1

Answer:

4x-12=8x+12

-24=4x

-6=x

Step-by-step explanation:

put the variables to one side and numbers to the other side

then divide 4 from each side

now you have the answer

Answer 2

Answer: -9

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation, isolate the variable, then use basic arithmetic.

Subtract 4x on both sides to obtain the equation:

-12 = 4x + 24

Subtract 24 on both sides to isolate 4x, and obtain the equation:

-36 = 4x

Finally, divide both sides by 4 to obtain the following:

-9 = x