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12 - 2x = 50
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User Dgzz
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Answer:

X= -19

Explanation:

12 - 2x = 50 is the same thing as -2x + 12 = 50. So from here we can use inverse operations to find the value of x. That would mean -2x= 38.

so that would mean x= -19

User MeesterMarcus
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Answer:

Explanation:

1 move 12 to other side

2 divide both sides by -2

3 its -19

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