Question

Which value for x makes the sentence true?

12x = 8x + 12
Group of answer choices

x = 8

x = 16

x = 1

x = 3

Answer 1

x= 3

Explanation:

12x=8x+12

combine like terms

12x-8x=12

4x=12

x=

`(12)/(4)`

x=3

Check:

12x-8x=12

since x=3

12(3)-8(3)=12

36-24=12

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

12*3=36

8*3=24 +12= 36

36=36