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Please help 10x+8 =12x-18

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Answer:
x = 13

1. 10
x + 8 − 12
x = 12
x − 18 − 12
x

−2
x + 8 = −18

2. −2
x + 8 − 8 = −18 − 8

−2
x = −26

3. Split both sides by 2.

x = 13

User SCFrench
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Answer: 13

Explanation:

10x+8=12x−18

Step 1: Subtract 12x from both sides.

10x+8−12x=12x−18−12x

−2x+8=−18

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

−2x+8−8=−18−8

−2x=−26

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

−2x - 2

=

−26-2

So , x=13

Hoped I helped -

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