Question

Solve for x.
12x - 8 = 8x - 20
x = -3
x = -1

x = 1

3

x = 3

Answer 1

Start off by collecting like terms

Answer 2

12x - 8 = 8x - 20
-8x -8x

Answer 3

\[12x-8x=-20+8\] now solve for x

Answer 4

lol start by trying one yourself, this is like the fifth identical question

Answer 5

lol its about time you guys let me try i fel likea baby i thx hol up

Answer 6

okay, XD

Answer 7

You should try them out before posting it

Answer 8

And then if you're stuck just ask for help

Answer 9

also @Astrophysics there are no like terms to collect in \[12x-8=8x-20\]

Answer 10

4-8=20

Answer 11

4x-8=-20

Answer 12

Like terms...x's on one side and the integers on the other.

Answer 13

don't forgot the x

Answer 14

and the negative sign

Answer 15

4x-8=-20
+8 +8

Answer 16

4x=-12

Answer 17

I think you can do the rest....

Answer 18

divide both sides by -4

Answer 19

3

Answer 20

-3

Answer 21

?

Answer 22

x=-3

Answer 23

your dividing both sides by -4, not 4

Answer 24

No, you're dividing both side by 4

Answer 25

the 12 is just a negative