Question

25+8x=5+12x whats the answer?

Answer 1

x = 5 (see below)

Explanation:

Combine like terms by subtracting on both sides:

25 + 8x = 5 + 12x

20 = 4x

Then divide:

20 = 4x

5 = x

Move the variable to the left side of the equation:

x = 5