Question

Solve the equation. round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

2. 2x+12=18- x?

Answer 1

2x+12=18-x
2x+x=18-12
3x=6
x=2
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Answer 2

Simplify both sides of the equation.

Answer 3

2x+12=−x+18

Answer 4

Add x to both sides.

Answer 5

2x + 12 + x = −x + 18 + x

Answer 6

3x+12=18

Answer 7

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Answer 8

3x+12−12=18−12

Answer 9

3x=6

Answer 10

Then divide both sides by 3.

Answer 11

So 2 is the correct answer?

Answer 12

3x/3 = 6/3

Answer 13

Yes! x=2

Answer 14

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