SOLUTION: Solve the following equations. Show your working and check that your answers are correct. 5x + 12 = 2x − 3 5x-2x = -3+12 3x=9 x=3 however if i want to check the s

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Question 963171: Solve the following equations. Show your working and check that your
answers are correct.
5x + 12 = 2x − 3
5x-2x = -3+12
3x=9
x=3
however if i want to check the solution is correct it doesn't work out same can someone check it out please?

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