Question

Solve 3x − x + 2 = 12.

Answer 1

is 5

Explanation:

Move all terms to the left side.

3x−x+2−12=0

Reduce like terms.

2x−10=0

Factor.

2(x−5)=0

Determine the roots from the equation. In this case, x=5 is the only solution to the equation.