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What’s the answer? And how do you show your work. 12-2x+5=1

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Firstly, combine like terms:
-2x+17=1

Next, subtract 17 on both sides of the equation:
-2x=-16

Lastly, divide both sides by -2 and your answer will be
x=8

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