To solve for x, we can start by attempting to isolate the x term on one side of the equation.
Adding 11 to both sides:
12x + 5 + 11 = 10x - 11 + 11
12x + 16 = 10x
Subtracting 10x from both sides:
12x - 10x + 16 = 10x - 10x
2x + 16 = 0
Subtracting 16 from both sides:
2x + 16 - 16 = 0 - 16
2x = -16
Dividing both sides by 2:
2x/2 = -16/2
x = -8
Therefore, x = -8.
Solve for x : 12x+5=10x−11
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