12=5x-13x-44
combine like terms
12 = -8x -44
add 44 to each side
12+44 = -8x
56= -8x
divide by -8 on each side
56/-8 = x
-7 =x
I believe the correct answer is 42.25%
Answer:
x=3
Step-by-step explanation:
-8x-(8x)=-48
-8x-8x=-48
Collect like terms
-16x=-48
Divide both sides by-16
x=3