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5x – 6 = 4x - 12
5x-6=4x-12

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Answer:

x = -6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

5x - 6 = 4x - 12

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Isolate x terms: x - 6 = -12
  2. Isolate x: x = -6
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