Question

What is the value of x in this equation? 5x + 12 = -18

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

First we collect like terms

5x = -18 - 12

5x = -30

( because when both signs are the same we add them)

Then we decide both sides by five so that only x will remain

5x / 5 = -30 / 5

x = -6

Thus, the value of x is -6

Answer 2

x = −6

Explanation:

I like to start off by simplifying the equation! Then, I use inverse operations to narrow it down until I reach the answer!

5x + 12= −18

5x + 12 − 12= −18 − 12

5x = −30

5x/5 = -30/5

x = -6