SOLUTION: 6x+12=3x+8

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Question 188859: 6x+12=3x+8
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, feliz1965:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x+12=3x+8
3x = -4
x = -4/3

Answer by feliz1965(151) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: 6x + 12 = 3x + 8, solve for x.
Put the x terms together and the constants together on different sides of the equation.
Don't forget the change the signs when crossing the equal symbol. In other words, 3x becomes -3x and 12 becomes -12.
6x - 3x = 8 - 12
3x = -4
x = -4/3