What is the solution to the equation? x+12-20=14+8 X= (?) Please Explain the answer :)

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What is the solution to the equation?

x+12-20=14+8
X= (?)
Please Explain the answer :)

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$x+12-20=14+8 \\\\ x-8=22 \\\\ x=22+8 \\\\ \boxed{x=30}$

-20+12= -8
14+8=22

we pass 8 with changed signe in the other side of the equal to find x

Fatiherdem answered Jan 25, 2015

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