Question

Solve for x:

5x + 6 = 8x + 12

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 8x from both sides.

5x+6−8x=8x+12−8x

−3x+6=12

Step 2: Subtract 6 from both sides.

−3x+6−6=12−6

−3x=6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

=

6

−3

x=−2