Solve the equation 5x - 12 = 3 (x+ 6)

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Solve the equation
5x - 12 = 3 (x+ 6)

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Answer:

x=15

Explanation:

5x-12=3(x+6) = 5x-12=3x+18

+12 on both sides

5x=3x+30

-3x on both sides

2x=30

2x/2=x

30/2=15

x=15

Lemon answered Aug 3, 2022

by Lemon

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