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5x +12=27
Solving a 2-step equation

User Fmgonzalez
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Answer:

x = 3

Work below

Explanation:

5x + 12 = 27

-12. -12

5x = 15

/5 /5

x = 3

Hope this helps!!

User Joe Meyer
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

5x+12=27

subtract 12 from 12 and 27 to cancel the 12 you wan your number that has a letter by its self 12-12=0 12-27=15 then you divide what ever number that has a number by whatever number your left with so 15/5=3