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2 years ago

Solve for x: 5x + 6 = 8x + 12

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1 answer:

ICE Princess25 [194]2 years ago

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Answer:

x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 8x from both sides.

5x+6−8x=8x+12−8x

−3x+6=12

Step 2: Subtract 6 from both sides.

−3x+6−6=12−6

−3x=6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

x=−2

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