SOLUTION: I know this is simple but I came up with a couple different answers and now I am confused. Can someone please solve this quick one for me, thank you! x/8+12=12 I came up with x=3

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Question 117569: I know this is simple but I came up with a couple different answers and now I am confused. Can someone please solve this quick one for me, thank you!
x/8+12=12
I came up with x=3.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%2F8%2B12=12 Start with the given equation



%288%29%281x%2F8%2B12%29=%288%29%2812%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 8. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



x%2B96=96 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=96-96Subtract 96 from both sides


x=0 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=0