Question

Solve the equation below

Answer 1

(1/3)(12+x)=(-8)(6-x)
(1/3)*12 + (1/3)*x = -8*6 - (-8)*x
4 + 1/3x = -48 + 8x
1/3x - 8x = -48 - 4
-23/3x = -52
x = 156/23

Answer 2

1/3(12+x) = -8 (6-x)

Distribute the 1/3 and the -8 through their parentheses

4 + 1/3x = -48 + 8x

subtract 4 from each side

1/3x = -52 + 8x

subtract 8x from each side

1/3x - 8x = -52

combine like terms

1/3x - 24/3x = -52
-23/3x = -52

divide each side by -23/3 (multiply the reciprocal of the divisor)

x = -52 × -3/23
x = 156/23

x = 6 18/23 or 6.78