Question 62385
5n + 12 = 2n  subtract each side by 5n
12 = -3n      divide each side by -3
-4 = n        YOUR ANSWER


6(x + 3) + 3x = 3(x - 2)  distribute the parenthesis
6x + 18 + 3x = 3x - 6     collect like terms
9x + 18 = 3x - 6          subtract 3x from each side
6x + 18 = -6              subtract 18 from each side
6x = -24                  divide each side by 6
x = -4                    YOUR ANSWER