Question

What is another way you could solve this equation?

Answer 1

3x + 12 = 8x - 18 | Given

12 = 5x - 18 | Subtraction Property of Equality

30 = 5x | Subtraction Property of Equality

6 = x | Division Property of Equality

x = 6

Answer 2

@sissyedgar

Answer 3

I'm just learning this myself and I'm not sure what the answer is. Sorry.

Answer 4

ok thanks

Answer 5

@HaloX156

Answer 6

@kevin

Answer 7

I think you could subtract 12 from both sides. Divede the variable on both sides and that could work.

Answer 8

3x + 12 = 8x - 18
Subtract 12 frim both sides and subtract 8x from both sides
3x -8x = -18 -12
-5x = -30
Divide both sides by -5
X= 6

Answer 9

That's the alternate way

Answer 10

I agree with Will :)