SOLUTION: 10=2x +12

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Question 696125: 10=2x +12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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10=2x%2B12 Start with the given equation.


0=2x%2B12-10 Subtract 10 from both sides.


-2x=12-10 Subtract 2x from both sides.


-2x=2 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%282%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1