Question 67958
do u know 5x+12=3x-6
5x+12=3x-6
5x-3x+12=3x-3x-6
2x+12=0-6
2x+12=-6
2x+12-12=-6-12
2x+0=-18
2x=-18
2x/2=-18/2
{{{highlight(x=-9)}}}
Check by letting x=-9 and see if both sides =.
{{{5(-9)+12=3(-9)-6}}}
{{{-45+12=-27-6}}}
{{{-33=-33}}}  We're right!
Happy Calculating!!!