Question

Solve the equation.

If necessary
Combine Terms
Apply properties
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Divide

Answer 1

x=-1

Explanation:

3x+12-8x=19+2x (combine liked terms)

-5x+12+19=2x (move variable to the left-hand side and change its sign)

-5x-2x+12=19 (combine liked terms)

-7x=19-12 (divide both sides of the equation by -7)

x=-1