Question

Please help
Which value for x makes the following equation true.
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Answer 1

0.5 (10x-12) = ¾ (8x+12)
5x - 6 = ¾ X 4 (2x+3)
5x - 6 = 3 (2x+3)
5x - 6 = 6x + 9
5x - 6x = 9 + 6
-x = 15
x = -15

Answer 2

Answer: x = -15

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

x = −15