Question

If 2x + 5 =8 ×, then 12x=

Answer 1

2x + 5 =8x
6x = 5
x = 5/6

12x = 12(5/6) = 10

Answer 2

2x+5=8x
Then Subtract 2x from both sides
2x+5=8x
-2x. -2x

5=6x
Then divide each side by 6

X=5/6

12x= 12(5/6) = 9.996
If you need round to 10