Answer
x=-$\frac{5}{4}$
Work Step by Step
Original equation
8x-12-3x=9x-7
Combine like terms
5x-12=9x-7
Add 7 and subtract 5x from both sides
4x=-5
Divide both sides by 4
x=-$\frac{5}{4}$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 56: 59
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