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5x + 12 = 4x + 6 solve for variable

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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

5x+12=4x+6

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand

5x+12=4x+6

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.

+5x-4x=+6-12

We simplify the left and right the side of the equation.

+1x=-6

We divide both sides of the equation by 1 to get x.

x=-6

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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

5x + 12 = 4x + 6

=> 5x - 4x = 6 - 12

=> x = -6 (Ans)

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