Question

2x+7=12x-6 looking for x

Answer 1

2x+7=12x-6 subtract 12x from both sides

-10x+7=-6 subtract 7 from both sides

-10x=-13 divide both sides by -10

x=13/10

x=1.3

Answer 2

Hey!

Let's start by writing the problem:

`2x+7=12x-6`
Subtract 7 from both sides.

`2x+7-7=12x-6-7`

`2x=12x-13`
Subtact 12x from both sides.

`2x-12x=12x-13-12x`

`-10x=-13`
Divide both sides by -10.

`(-10x)/(-10)=(-13)/(-10)`

`x=(13)/(10)`

Let me know if you have any questions regarding this problem!
Thanks!
-TetraFish