SOLUTION: How do I solve 12-5x=-7x-2

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Question 219838: How do I solve 12-5x=-7x-2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve 12-5x=-7x-2
Add 7x to both sides and
Subtract 12 from both sides to get:
2x = -14
x = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.