SOLUTION: 12x=4x-18

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Question 627634: 12x=4x-18
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12x=4x-18 Start with the given equation.


12x-4x=-18 Subtract 4x from both sides.


8x=-18 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-18%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x.


x=-9%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-9%2F4

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