5X = - 12 + X

How do I solve this?

First, cancel out your X values to get one x on a side. To do this subtract the x that is least in value. X is smaller than 5x, so you have to subtract it.

5x-x = 4x,

Now your new equation is 4x = - 12.

Divide both sides by 4.

Answer is X = - 3

5x-x=-12

4x=-12

X = - 12/4

X=-3