Answer:
x = -2.4
Explanation:
12x -4 = 17x +8
-12x -12x
That's to get all the x-values on one side so we can solve for x.
-4 = 5x +8
-8 -8
-12 = 5x
But now we need to find what 1 x value is equal to so we divide,
-12/5 and 5x/5 to get -2.4 = x
Hope that helps and have a great day!