SOLUTION: What is the answer show work 5x-3=x-12

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Question 677315: What is the answer show work 5x-3=x-12
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5x-3=x-12 Start with the given equation.


5x=x-12%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


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


4x=-12%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=-9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-9%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-9%2F4