Question 227687


{{{-12-3x=10-26+5x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-12-3x=5x-16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-3x=5x-16+12}}} Add {{{12}}} to both sides.



{{{-3x-5x=-16+12}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{-8x=-16+12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-8x=-4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-4)/(-8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-8}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=1/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=1/2}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=0.5}}}.