SOLUTION: how do i solve this math problem. 3x + 6= x+12 do i figure it out like this 3x+6=x+12 3x 3x +6=3+12 +6=15 x=15/6 x=2.5

Question 497746: how do i solve this math problem.
3x + 6= x+12
do i figure it out like this
3x+6=x+12
3x 3x
+6=3+12
+6=15
x=15/6
x=2.5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i solve this math problem.
3x + 6= x+12
do i figure it out like this
3x+6=x+12
3x 3x
+6=3+12 ***************
Adding 3x --> +6 = 3x + x+12
6 = 4x + 12
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+6=15 6 does not equal 15
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x=15/6
x=2.5
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6 = 4x + 12
Subtract 12
-6 = 4x
x = -6/4 = -3/2

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