Question

Equations with variables on both sides
6.5x + 12 = -12 + 11x - 12

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

Given

6.5x + 12 = - 12 + 11x - 12 , that is

6.5x + 12 = 11x - 24 ( subtract 11x from both sides )

- 4.5x + 12 = - 24 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

- 4.5x = - 36 ( divide both sides by - 4.5 )

x = 8

Answer 2

Answer: x = 8

Explanation:

6.5x + 12 = -12 + 11x - 12

First, you’ll want to separate the variables. Combine -12 and -12 on the right side.

6.5x + 12 = 11x - 24

Putting x on the left side, subtract 11x from both sides to get it off the right side.

-4.5x + 12 = -24

Subtract 12 from both sides.

-4.5x = -36

Divide both sides by -4.5, remember that a negative divided by a negative results in a positive.

x = 8