Question

3x−8−12x=42
what is x?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -50/9    

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

3x - 8 - 12x = 42

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Combine like terms:                    -9x - 8 = 42
2. Isolate x term:                              -9x = 50
3. Isolate x:                                        x = -50/9