Question

Solve and check 5x-12=3x+24 (I’m so lost)

Answer 1

x=18

Explanation:

1. Add 12 to both sides

5x-12 +12 = 3x+24 +12

2. Simplify

5x=3x+36

3. Subtract -3x from both sides

5x-3x=3x+36-3x

4. Simplify

2x=36

5. Divide both sides by same factor (2)

2x/2=36/2

6. Simplify

ANSWER: x=18

Answer 2

In this equation x=18

Work Shown:

5x-12=3x+24

Add 12 to both sides

5x-12+12=3x+24+12

Simplify

5x=3x+36

Subtract 3x from both sides

5x-3x=3x+36-3x

Simplify

2x=36

Divide both sides by two

2x/2 = 36/2

Simplify

x=18