Question

5x – 6 = 4x - 12
5x-6=4x-12

Answer 1

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