SOLUTION: waths the solution to 3x + 12=8x - 8

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Question 20835: waths the solution to 3x + 12=8x - 8
Found 2 solutions by superkid208, Nate:
Answer by superkid208(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+12=8x-8
3x+12-12=8x-8-12
3x=8x-20
3x-8x=8x-8x-20
-5x=-20
-5x/5=-20/5
x=-4

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x + 12 = 8x - 8
20 = 5x
4 = x