SOLUTION: 10x+7=12x-13 Everytime I do this problem, I get -10. I know the answer is 3, but can you give me the steps as you solve it. Thanks.
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Question 88953: 10x+7=12x-13 Everytime I do this problem, I get -10. I know the answer is 3, but can you give me the steps as you solve it. Thanks.
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Get the x terms together on one side of the equation:
Get the x terms alone on one side of the equation and simplify a bit:
Solve for x:
So, both your answers are wrong. Prove it to yourself by plugging the value of x back into the original equation and see if it holds true:
So, you know x=10 is the correct answer.
Good Luck,
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