Question

13x + 8 - 3 equals 12x-4​

Answer 1

13x+8-3=12x-4
13x+5=12x-4
So x= -9

Check: 13(-9)+5=12(-9)-4
-117+5=-108-4
-112=-112. It works!

So x = -9

Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

13x+8-3=12x-4

+4

13x+8+1=12x

13x+9=12x

-13x

9=1x

x=9