Question

12 - 11x = -48 - 8x

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 12 - 11x = -48 - 8x \), follow these steps:

1. **Move all terms involving \( x \) to one side**: Add \( 11x \) to both sides of the equation.
\[
12 = -48 - 8x + 11x
\]

2. **Simplify the equation**:
\[
12 = -48 + 3x
\]

3. **Next, move the constant term (-48) to the other side**: Add \( 48 \) to both sides.
\[
12 + 48 = 3x
\]
\[
60 = 3x
\]

4. **Now, divide by 3 to solve for \( x \)**:
\[
x = \frac{60}{3} = 20
\]

So, the solution to the equation \( 12 - 11x = -48 - 8x \) is \( x = 20 \).