karina3597
karina3597 karina3597
  • 03-09-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

12 - 3x = -6x
I’m confused on how to solve for X if they are on both sides

Respuesta :

ZJSG09112007
ZJSG09112007 ZJSG09112007
  • 03-09-2020

Answer:

x =-4

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]12 - 3x = -6x[/tex]

Step 1 ; Collect like terms . (put the numbers with variables on one side of the equation and ordinary numbers on the other side )

[tex]12 =-6x+3x[/tex]

Note ; When a number is crossing over an equality sign ; the sign will always change

Step 2 ;

Simplify

[tex]-6x +3x =-3x\\\\ 12=-3x[/tex]

Step 3 ; Divide both sides of the equation by -3

[tex]\frac{12}{-3} = \frac{-3x}{-3} \\\\-4 = x[/tex]

Switch sides

[tex]x =-4[/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

five less than twice a number is equal to 57
Find the measures of two supplementary angles m and n if m=6x+3 and n=2x-7
a buffet restaurant has one price for adults and another price for children. the taylor family has two adults and three children, and their bill was $40.50. the
which is a quantitative method of data collection?
may someone help me on this please please please
how a person truly feels about an issue is usually demonstrated through the
What will 4 balloons cost if 10 balloons cost £3.00
what influences the strength of an electric field?
for his long distance phone service, manuel pays a $2 monthly fee plus 12 cents per minute. last month, manuel's long distance bill was $14.36 . for how many mi
Which of the following is NOT a stage of grief? A. anger B. acceptance C. despair D. bargaining