-5x + 6 = x + 12 need help

TrebledJ asked Oct 14, 2023

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TrebledJ asked Oct 14, 2023

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Given the equation :

Solve for x , combine the like terms

$\begin{gathered} -5x-x=12-6 \\ -6x=6 \\ \\ \end{gathered}$

Divide both sides by -6

$\begin{gathered} (-6x)/(-6)=(6)/(-6) \\ \\ x=-1 \end{gathered}$

Ddmteetu answered Oct 19, 2023

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