SOLUTION: 7x-8=3x+12

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Question 641960: 7x-8=3x+12
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7x-8=3x%2B12 Start with the given equation.


7x=3x%2B12%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


7x-3x=12%2B8 Subtract 3x from both sides.


4x=12%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2820%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5