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11x + 12 = 8x - 9 ... please

User Swedgin
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Inverse operations should be your first choice
11x+12=8x-9
-8x. -8x
3x+12=-9
-12 -12
3x=-21
Dived both side by 3
X=-7
User Chethan N
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Assignment:
\bold{\Solve \ Equation: \ 11x+12=8x-9}

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Answer:
\boxed{\bold{x=-7}}

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Explanation:
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[ Step One ] Subtract 12 From Both Sides


\bold{11x+12-12=8x-9-12}

[ Step Two ] Simplify


\bold{11x=8x-21}

[ Step Three ] Subtract 8x From Both Sides


\bold{11x-8x=8x-21-8x}

[ Step Four ] Simplify


\bold{3x=-21}

[ Step Five ] Divide Both Sides By 3


\bold{(3x)/(3)=(-21)/(3)}

[ Step Six ] Simplify


\bold{x=-7}

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\bold{\rightarrow Mordancy \leftarrow}

User Yojimbo
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