Asked by Amie
                5x -3 = 11 + 12x
combine like figures
add 3 to both sides to remove the 3
5x= 14+ 12x
Now I get confused. If I remove the 12x I have to subtract 12x from 5x which gives me an answer of -7x=14 would the correct answer thus be x= -2?
thanks
            
        combine like figures
add 3 to both sides to remove the 3
5x= 14+ 12x
Now I get confused. If I remove the 12x I have to subtract 12x from 5x which gives me an answer of -7x=14 would the correct answer thus be x= -2?
thanks
Answers
                    Answered by
            bobpursley
            
    you have it, x=-2
    
                    Answered by
            Amie
            
    thank you
    
                    Answered by
            Reiny
            
    You are correct, no reason to become confused, your steps are ok
After solving any equation, you can always check your answer by simply subbing it back into equation.
If it is correct the left side (LS) will be equal to the right side (RS)
LS = 5(-2)-3 = -10-3 = -13
RS = 11 + 12(-2) = 11 - 24 = -13
YEAH!
    
After solving any equation, you can always check your answer by simply subbing it back into equation.
If it is correct the left side (LS) will be equal to the right side (RS)
LS = 5(-2)-3 = -10-3 = -13
RS = 11 + 12(-2) = 11 - 24 = -13
YEAH!
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