Question 610842
{{{5x+31=12x-25}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=12x-25-31}}} Subtract {{{31}}} from both sides.



{{{5x-12x=-25-31}}} Subtract {{{12x}}} from both sides.



{{{-7x=-25-31}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7x=-56}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-56)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=8}}} 


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