Question

Solve the equation
-2x - 125 = -12x + 45

Answer 1

x=17

Explanation:

-2x - 125 = -12x + 45

add 12x to each side

-2x+12x - 125 = -12x +12x+ 45

10x -125 = 45

add 125 to each side

10x -125+125 = 45+125

10x = 170

divide by 10

10x/10 = 170/10

x =17