2x+12-7x=-2 what is x.
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
2x + 12 - 7x = -2
Determine the value of x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we can start by transposing 12 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
2x + 12 -7x = -2
2x - 7x = -2 -12
-5x = -14
Divide both sides by -5 in order to get the value of x.
-5x/-5 = -14/-5
x = 14/5
FInal answer:
x = 14/5