Question

Write down the solution for 5x - 12 = x - 8. Write down your answer in the form x =

Answer 1

Answer:
x = 1

Steps:
5x - 12 = x - 8
-x -x

4x - 12 = -8
+12 +12

4x = 4
/4 /4

x = 1

Answer 2

x= 1

Explanation:

5x - 12 = x - 8

Subtract x from each side

5x -12 -x = x-8-x

4x -12 = -8

Add 12 to each side

4x-12+12 = -8+12

4x = 4

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = 4/4

x = 1