Question

Can some one simplify for x
12=7x+6-5x

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

12 = 7x + 6 -5x {Combine like terms}

12 = 7x - 5x + 6

12 = 2x + 6 {Subtract 6 from both sides}

12 - 6 = 2x

6 = 2x {Divide both sides by 2}

6/2 = 2x/2

3 = x

x = 3