SOLUTION: Describe the transformation you could use to solve the equation. x-4=12

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Question 50441: Describe the transformation you could use to solve the equation.
x-4=12
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-4=12
x-4+4=12+4
x=16
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Check by plugging (x=16) back into the original equation:
x-4=12
(16)-4=12
12=12 [Checks out]