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Can i get help working out x + 12 = 4x + 5

User Adiana
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

x + 12 = 4x + 5

x+12=20

x=20-12

x=8

User Ivan Gechev
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Answer:

x = 7/3 or x = 2.3

Explanation:

x + 12 = 4x + 5

x-4x+12=5

-3x=5-12

3x=-7

x=7/3 or you can simplify it to x=2 1/3 or 2.3

User Kavir
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