3x + 12 = 18 . . . . . (1)
-(3x + 12) = 18 . . . (2)
From (1): 3x = 18 - 12 = 6
x = 6/3 = 2
From (2): -3x = 18 + 12 = 30
x = 30/-3 = -10
Therefore, there are two solutions.
Answer:
x=4
Step-by-step explanation:
2(8 - 12x) + 8x = -25x + 52
Distribute
16 -24x +8x = -25x +52
Combine like terms
16 - 16x = -25x +52
Add 25x to each side
16 -16x+25x = -25x+52+25x
16+9x = 52
Subtract 16 from each side
16+9x-16 = 52-16
9x = 36
Divide by 9
9x/9 = 36/9
x =4