SOLUTION: How would you solve the equation: -8(x+3)=12(x+5)

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Question 1115846: How would you solve the equation:
-8(x+3)=12(x+5)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would you solve the equation:
-8(x+3)=12(x+5)
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You asked, "How would you solve...".

You would solve in this way:

Let a, b, c, and d be nonzero constant, real numbers.
a%28x%2Bc%29=b%28x%2Bd%29
Solve for x.

ax%2Bac=bx%2Bbd
ax-bx%2Bac=bd
ax-bx=bd-ac
x%28a-b%29=bd-ac
highlight_green%28x=%28bd-ac%29%2F%28a-b%29%29

You can either follow the steps or use result as a formula. Whichever way, watch the signs carefully.