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  • 03-09-2020
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12 - 3x = -6x
I’m confused on how to solve for X if they are on both sides

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  • 03-09-2020

Answer:

x =-4

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]12 - 3x = -6x[/tex]

Step 1 ; Collect like terms . (put the numbers with variables on one side of the equation and ordinary numbers on the other side )

[tex]12 =-6x+3x[/tex]

Note ; When a number is crossing over an equality sign ; the sign will always change

Step 2 ;

Simplify

[tex]-6x +3x =-3x\\\\ 12=-3x[/tex]

Step 3 ; Divide both sides of the equation by -3

[tex]\frac{12}{-3} = \frac{-3x}{-3} \\\\-4 = x[/tex]

Switch sides

[tex]x =-4[/tex]

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