Question 196830
{{{12x=4x-16}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12x-4x=-16}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



{{{8x=-16}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(-16)/(8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{8}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-2}}}