SOLUTION: 5(x-6)+8= 7(x+2)-12 Can you help me solve this I believe the answer to be x=12 yet I think I am way off my mark.

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Question 223273: 5(x-6)+8= 7(x+2)-12
Can you help me solve this I believe the answer to be x=12 yet I think I am way off my mark.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
distributing ___ 5x - 30 + 8 = 7x + 14 - 12

5x - 22 = 7x + 2

-24 = 2x ___ -12 = x