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Solve for x: (5x + 12) = 18
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Solve for x: (5x + 12) = 18

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5x + 12= 18 \\ 5x=6\\ x=(6)/(5)
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Simplify brackets


5x+12=18

Subtract 12 from both sides


5x=18-12

Simplify 18−12 to 6


5x=6

Divide both sides by 5

x=6/5
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