SOLUTION: How are addition and multiplication used to solve a linear equation? Demonstrate by solving 12x+6=31-2x

Question 197973: How are addition and multiplication used to solve a linear equation? Demonstrate by solving 12x+6=31-2x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the solution is which approximates to .
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