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What is 20-12x=8-10x

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Answer: x= 6

Explanation:

20 -12x = 8 - 10x Add 12x to both sides

+12 +12

20 = 8 + 2x subtract 8 from both sides

-8 -8

12 = 2x Divide both sides by 2

x = 6

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

20-12x=8-10x

Add 12x to each side

20-12x+12x=8-10x+12x

20 = 8 +2x

Subtract 8 from each side

20-8 = 8+2x-8

12 = 2x

Divide by 2

12/2 = 2x/2

6 =x

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