Question

12x+8-3x=-1

This is a multi-step​ equation

Answer 1

x=-1

Explanation:

12x+8-3x=-1, First add like terms.

12x-3x=9x

9x+8=-1, Next you need to get rid of +8 so you need to do -8.

9x=-9, Next divide the 9x to get x by itself.

x=-1

Answer 2

12x+8-3x=1

9x=-7

x = -7/9