Question

Find x in the equation
5x +3=12

Answer 1

5x + 3 = 12
5x = 12-3
5x = 9
*divide both sides by 5 to find x
x = 9/5 or 1.8

Answer 2

5x + 3 = 12

take the 3 to the other side

5x = 12 - 3 = 9

5x = 9

divide both sides by 5

x = 9/5

x = 1.8