SOLUTION: 2x = 5x -12

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Question 286552: 2x = 5x -12
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2x=5x-12 Start with the given equation.



2x-5x=-12 Subtract 5x from both sides.



-3x=-12 Combine like terms on the left side.



x=%28-12%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.



x=4 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=4