Question

Solve the equation 8x-12=5x+15

Answer 1

8x = 5x + 27 Add 12 to both sides

3x = 27 Subtract 5x from both sides

x = 9 Divide both sides by 3

Answer 2

8x-12=5x+15
add 12 to both sides

8x=5x+27
subtract 5x from both sides

3x=27
divide by 3

x=9