Question

7+2x+12=x+16
what is x?​

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=\Large\boxed{-3}`

Explanation:

Given expression

`7+2x+12=x+16`

Combine like terms

`7+12+2x=x+16`

`19+2x=x+16`

Subtract 19 on both sides

`19+2x-19=x+16-19`

`2x=x-3`

Subtract x on both sides

`2x-x=x-3-x`

`x=\Large\boxed{-3}`

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