Question

solve 5x + 12 = x -4

Answer 1

5x-x=-12-4

Answer 2

4x=-16
so x=-16/4=-4

Answer 3

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5x + 12 = x -4
Add x to the left side.

5x + x + 12 = -4
6x + 12 = -4

Subtract 12

6x = -16

Now divide \[\frac{-16}{6}\]

Answer 4

Whoops, you want to subtact x!!!

It should be:

4x = -16

Answer 5

yes @Compassionate i was about to point that out to you :)

lol but its okaii like you always say, it happens to even the best of us ;)