SOLUTION: 12-2(X-4)=38-5X

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Question 783554: 12-2(X-4)=38-5X
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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12-2%28x-4%29=38-5x Start with the given equation.


12-2x%2B8=38-5x Distribute.


-2x%2B20=38-5x Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=38-5x-20 Subtract 20 from both sides.


-2x%2B5x=38-20 Add 5x to both sides.


3x=38-20 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6