Question 634739
solve 3x + 5 = 12


3x + 5 = 12

Subtract 5 from each side of the equation.

3x + 5 - 5 = 12 - 5

Combine like terms:

5 - 5 = 0

12 - 5 = 7

Therefore:

3x = 7

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 7/3

x = 7/3





Lennox Obuong
Algebra Student
Email: obuong3@aol.com