Question

How do you solve `3x-x+2=12`?

Answer 1

`x=5`

Explanation:

Move all terms to the left side.
`3x-x+2-12=0`
Reduce like terms.
`2x-10=0`
Factor.
`2(x-5)=0`
Determine the roots from the equation. In this case, `x=5` is the only solution to the equation.