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12x — 8 = 3x + 64; x =

User Bagira
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5 votes

Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

12x-8=3x+64 ( collect like terms)

=12x-3x=64+8 (add or subs like terms)

=9x=72 (divided both sign by 9)

=9x/9=72/9=8

x=8

User Krizzo
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Answer:

x= 8

Explanation:

12x - 8 = 3x + 64

12x - 3x = 64 + 8

9x = 72

x= 72÷9

x = 8

User Jdgilday
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