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17 July, 17:07

Solve for x:

5x + 6 = 8x + 12

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  1. 17 July, 19:58
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    x=-2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Step 1: Subtract 8x from both sides.

    5x+6-8x=8x+12-8x

    -3x+6=12

    Step 2: Subtract 6 from both sides.

    -3x+6-6=12-6

    -3x=6

    Step 3: Divide both sides by - 3.

    -3x

    -3

    =

    6

    -3

    x=-2
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