Question

12x - 3x + 4 = 5x - 16
Please show me how you got it!

Answer 1

x=-5

Explanation:

12x-3x+4=5x-16

=9x+4=5x-16

=9x-5x= -16-4

=4x= -20

and now divide number both sides by 4

=x = -5

i hope it was helpful

Answer 2

Explanation:

12x-3x+4=5x-16

9x+4=5x-16

collect like terms

9x-5x= -16-4

4x= -20

divide both sides by 4

x = -5