Question

3(x-6)+8=5(x+2)-8
so i am having a few problems with this equation

Answer 1

i got x=4

Answer 2

First distribute:
3(x-6)+8=5(x+2)-8
3x-18+8=5x+10-8
Combine terms
3x-10=5x+2
-12=2x
-6=x

Answer 3

so what would the rule be onconverting the numbers be

Answer 4

thank you by the way

Answer 5

You're welcome, but I'm not sure what you are asking about converting the numbers....

Answer 6

negative to positive

Answer 7

If you divide a negative by a positive (like -12/2) you get a negative (-6)

Answer 8

3x-10=5x+2
what about the -10 and the positive 2

Answer 9

I subtracted 2 from both sides
3x-10=5x+2
3x-12=5x
and then subtracted 3x from both sides
-12=2x
I should have made that more clear in my first post, sorry.

Answer 10

i thank you very much for your help

Answer 11

You're very welcome. There is one type of person I truly enjoy helping and that's the ones that ask follow up questions. It shows me that you're actually interested in the steps and the process and not just the solution. :)

Answer 12

i am wanting to learn everything again i am trying to get into college
i have been out of school for about 6 years now so its a little hard just jumping right back into this