Question

Does this equation have a solution?


10x + 12 = 20x - 2

Answer 1

Answer and how to isolate the variable

x=1.4

First, subtract 10x on both sides so you get

12=10x-2

Then add 2 odd both sides

14=10x

Then divide both sides by 10

14/10= 10X/10

So you get x=1.4