SOLUTION: I need help solving this 5x-3=11+12x

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Question 385277: I need help solving this 5x-3=11+12x
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5x-3=11%2B12x Start with the given equation.


5x=11%2B12x%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


5x-12x=11%2B3 Subtract 12x from both sides.


-7x=11%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-7x=14 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2814%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-2


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