3x - 12 = 5x - 2

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on Nov 13, 2024 at 9:33 am



You asked:

Solve the equation \(3 x - 12 = 5 x - 2\) for the variable \(x\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[x = -5\]


\[\begin{aligned}3 x - 12 &= 5 x - 2\\- 2 x &= 10\\x &= -5\end{aligned}\]