Solve the equation 8x-12=5x+15

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8x = 5x + 27 Add 12 to both sides

3x = 27 Subtract 5x from both sides

x = 9 Divide both sides by 3

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8x-12=5x+15
add 12 to both sides

8x=5x+27
subtract 5x from both sides

3x=27
divide by 3

x=9

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