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What is the value of x if 5x=12x-20
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What is the value of x if 5x=12x-20

User Mohamed Hegazy
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x = (20)/(7) \\ \\ x = 2 (6)/(7).

Explanation:


5x = 12x - 20

Collect like terms and simplify


5x - 12x = - 20 \\ - 7x = - 20

Divide both sides of the equation by -7


( - 7x)/( - 7) = ( - 20)/( - 7)

Simplify


x = (20)/(7) \\ \\ x = 2 (6)/(7)

User EkcenierK
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Answer:

x = 20/7

Explanation:

5x = 12x - 20

5x - 12x = -20

-7x = -20

x = 20/7

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