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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$3x+12=2x-4$$

Solve for x

$x=-16$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $2x$ from both sides.

$$3x+12-2x=-4$$

Combine $3x$ and $-2x$ to get $x$.

$$x+12=-4$$

Subtract $12$ from both sides.

$$x=-4-12$$

Subtract $12$ from $-4$ to get $-16$.

$$x=-16$$