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seraphim [82]
3 years ago
9

3x−8−12x=42 what is x?

Mathematics
1 answer:
MA_775_DIABLO [31]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

x = -50/9    

General Formulas and Concepts:

<u>Pre-Algebra</u>

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
  • Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

<u>Step 1: Define equation</u>

3x - 8 - 12x = 42

<u>Step 2: Solve for </u><em><u>x</u></em>

  1. Combine like terms:                    -9x - 8 = 42
  2. Isolate <em>x</em> term:                              -9x = 50
  3. Isolate <em>x</em>:                                        x = -50/9          
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