Question

How do i solve this problem?
12 = 7 - 3x + 5x​

Answer 1

Answer: 12=7−3x+5x

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

12=7−3x+5x

12=7+−3x+5x

12=(−3x+5x)+(7)(Combine Like Terms)

12=2x+7

12=2x+7

Step 2: Flip the equation.

2x+7=12

Step 3: Subtract 7 from both sides.

2x+7−7=12−7

2x=5

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

5

2

x=

5

2

Answer:

x= 5 /2