SOLUTION: 12=3x-x+4x

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Question 225484: 12=3x-x+4x
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, drj:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12=3x-x+4x
12=6x
6x=12
x=12/6
x=2 ans.

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12=3x-x%2B4x

Step 1. Add the x-terms

12=%283-1%2B4%29x

12=6x

Step 2. Divide by 6 to both sides of the equation

12%2F6=6x%2F6

2=x

Step 3. ANSWER: The solution is x=2

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