Question

Solve the equation. Show your work.
8x – 12 = 4x + 24

8x – 12 = 4x + 24
-4 -4x
4x -12 =+ 24
+12 12
4x 36
4x/4 36/4= 9

Answer 1

Simplifying
8x + -12 = 4x + 24

Reorder the terms:
-12 + 8x = 4x + 24

Reorder the terms:
-12 + 8x = 24 + 4x

Solving
-12 + 8x = 24 + 4x

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-4x' to each side of the equation.
-12 + 8x + -4x = 24 + 4x + -4x

Combine like terms: 8x + -4x = 4x
-12 + 4x = 24 + 4x + -4x

Combine like terms: 4x + -4x = 0
-12 + 4x = 24 + 0
-12 + 4x = 24

Add '12' to each side of the equation.
-12 + 12 + 4x = 24 + 12

Combine like terms: -12 + 12 = 0
0 + 4x = 24 + 12
4x = 24 + 12

Combine like terms: 24 + 12 = 36
4x = 36

Divide each side by '4'.
x = 9

Simplifying
x = 9


You got it :)

Answer 2

Did i write it right?

Answer 3

Yeah i got what you wrote just not sure if mines is wrong or right.

Answer 4

Because yours is a lot longer seems like i missed something XD

Answer 5

It is correct

Answer 6

Alright thanks Missunshine