alleryStart learning →Solve: 12x = -x + 26.
Ax=-2
Bx=26
Cx=13
Dx=2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. x=2
1. Add x to both sides to remove -x from the right side.
2. 12x plus x equals 26, so 13x equals 26.
3. Divide both sides by 13 to get x equals 2.
4. Check: 12 times 2 equals 24, and -2 plus 26 also equals 24.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 2 "Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities", section 2.3 Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides_
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