SOLUTION: Need help with the following problem 9x-2-4x-6=12 I keep coming up with 13 but it should equal 12

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Question 253551: Need help with the following problem
9x-2-4x-6=12
I keep coming up with 13 but it should equal 12
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richwmiller:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x-2-4x-6=12
5x - 8 = 12
5x = 20
x = 4

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=4 is correct. I wonder why you think it should be either 12 or 13?
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