document.write( "Question 674811: I'm in 8th grade and I need help on my math homework... Like on of the problems are 3(x-6)=5x+12 please help \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #419434 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3(x-6)=5x+12 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "3x - 18 = 5x + 12 \n" ); document.write( "Subtract 3x from both sides: \n" ); document.write( "Subtract 12 from both sides: \n" ); document.write( "2x = -30 \n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by 2 to solve for \"x\": \n" ); document.write( "x = -15 \n" ); document.write( "=============== \n" ); document.write( "Best wishes, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |